IT Project manager

Morgan Philips Group SA; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment opportunity for an IT Project Manager within the banking and financial services sector. This role spans a significant three-year program focused on regulations and transitioning from legacy systems and offers a competitive daily rate of £575 - £750 for hybrid work near Liverpool Street. Candidates will leverage strong project management skills, financial acumen, and knowledge of digital delivery methods like Agile and Scrum to ensure project success while managing budgets and risks.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coordinate both business and technology aspects of major projects.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in digital delivery using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end technology projects with a broad knowledge of IT systems and operations.
• Managing large-scale budgets at a project level.
• Identifying and managing project risks.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Digital Delivery

Financial Acumen

Agile Methodologies

Business Applications Knowledge

Planning Skills

Job description

IT Project Manager

I am recruiting for an IT project manager to work for a client within the banking and financial services sector. This is a three-year programme involving regulations and transitioning from legacy IT systems.

Experience

• Managing end-to-end technology projects with a broad knowledge of IT systems and operations, including business applications, infrastructure, and system development.
• Proven ability to coordinate both business and technology aspects of major projects.
• Good knowledge of global asset businesses and operations, especially custody.
• Basic knowledge of SWIFT.
• Managing large-scale budgets at a project level.
• Effective communication skills suitable for all levels of business and stakeholders.
• Experience in digital delivery using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Technical proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Experience in risk management, identifying and managing project risks.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management and financial planning.
• Experience in payments, banking, or financial services is essential.

Additional Details

This role is hybrid, based in the Liverpool Street area in London, requiring three days in the office. It is a contract initially for twelve months, potentially ongoing up to three years, inside IR35, paying between £575 - £750 per day through an umbrella company.