IT Project Manager - Private Markets

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Greater London seeks an experienced Technology Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a roadmap for an internal system in a private markets setting. The role entails managing enhancements and technical improvements while ensuring alignment with regulatory and governance standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in agile delivery and proven experience in change management for business-critical systems. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering technology-enabled change to live, business-critical systems.
• Strong background in road-mapping and incremental delivery for bespoke platforms.
• Experience within private markets or asset management environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the delivery of a prioritised roadmap for an internal system.
• Act as the primary interface between stakeholders and technology teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed delivery plans aligned to agile practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Backlog management

Risk management

Tools

Jira

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead the delivery of a roadmap for a bespoke, in‑house system within a private markets/asset management environment. The role involves managing enhancements, upgrades and incremental improvements to a live platform, ensuring continued value delivery aligned with regulatory, operational and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the delivery of a prioritised roadmap for a bespoke internal system, including enhancements and technical improvements.
• Act as the primary interface between business stakeholders, in‑house technology teams, and third‑party vendors.
• Plan and coordinate incremental releases, balancing new functionality with platform stability.
• Develop and maintain detailed delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and artefacts aligned to agile practices.
• Manage scope, budget, risks, and interdependencies across concurrent initiatives.
• Ensure all change activity adheres to internal governance, risk, and control frameworks for regulated environments.
• Facilitate requirements definition and prioritisation with business users and development teams.
• Oversee testing, regression, release, and deployment activities to minimise operational disruption.
• Coordinate business readiness and adoption for new features and improvements.
• Provide clear, concise delivery reporting to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering technology‑enabled change to live, business‑critical systems.
• Strong background in road‑mapping and incremental delivery for bespoke in‑house platforms.
• Experience within private markets or asset management environments.
• Familiarity with agile delivery models (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid).
• Hands‑on experience with in‑house development teams and modern delivery toolsets.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar tools for backlog management and reporting.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments, including risk and governance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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