IT Project Manager - West Midlands - Aubay UK / Financial Services Client

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager specializing in cloud migration for a role in the Financial Services sector. The successful candidate will manage project risks, deliverables, and maintain stakeholder engagement. Experience in Agile methodologies and significant project management in a matrix environment is essential. Competitive salary and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Work from home opportunities

Access to Udemy training platform

Discount on winter sports holiday

Qualifications

• Over 7+ years of experience managing complex projects within Financial Services.
• Proven experience delivering cloud migration projects.
• Effective problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks and deliver project deliverables.
• Prepare status and exception reports.
• Identify and deploy project resources.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Scrum Certification

Prince2 Certification

Cloud Migration Experience

Stakeholder Management

Budget Control

MS Product Skills

Tools

Microsoft Test Manager

Team Foundation Server

Job description

Role Summary

Aubay is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with cloud migration experience to join our global client in the Financial Services sector. Your core responsibility as the Project Manager will be to actively manage risks and deliver project deliverables in line with set timescales, budget and quality levels, in order to achieve the benefits predefined within the business case. You will act on behalf of the Project Steering Group and run the project on a day-to-day basis, within specified constraints and requirements. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate they are an adaptive self-starter with previous experience delivering large-scale cloud migration projects within Financial Services.

Required Skills and Experience

• Agile Project Management, Scrum and/or Prince2 Certification
• Over 7+ years of experience managing simultaneous complex programmes / projects within Financial Services
• Experience of working within a matrix management programme and Business as Usual (BaU) environment
• Previous experience with large-scale cloud migration programmes
• Broad knowledge of IT platforms and technologies
• Knowledge of Software Application Development in both Waterfall & Agile
• Self-starter who will work on own initiative and drive others
• Delivery focused / results driven with effective problem-solving and leadership skills
• Effective risk assessment and management
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability
• Proven budget control and cost management experience
• Understanding of key legal and compliance regulations
• Strong MS Product skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), Team Foundation Server (TFS) etc.

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Business Analysis skills / professional qualification
• Awareness of IT Service Management such as ITIL
• Understanding of company data elements and security

Key Role Responsibilities

• Follow the established Project Management Methodology and produce key project management documents
• Prepare necessary reports, including status, specialist, and exception reports
• Identify, secure, and efficiently deploy both external and internal project resources
• Develop and maintain the project plan, monitoring activities and taking corrective actions as needed
• Review and accept work packages throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage budget, teams, and work streams day-to-day to ensure product delivery and meet specific project goals
• Conduct checkpoint meetings with project teams, clients, partners, third parties, and stakeholders to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including contingency planning
• Conduct risk assessments at key points in the project lifecycle and address issues efficiently
• Make key decisions on behalf of the company, following direction from the Project Sponsor and Project Steering Group
• Adapt management style to project circumstances, team dynamics, and the level of change required
• Foster an environment where colleagues are encouraged to suggest continuous improvements
• Manage key stakeholders, adapting approach and stance as circumstances change
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations within the assigned responsibility area
• Participate in required training, building on own professional development and expertise
• Comply with Data Protection Legislation regarding information disclosure

About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation!

Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.

Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €513 million in 2022.

What Aubay UK Offers

At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated team of Talent Acquisition Specialists who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client.

Other benefits include:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Work from home opportunities
• Access to Udemy training platform and conferences
• Discount on winter sports holiday at www.aero1607.com
• Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of assignment

Our Client

Our client is a leading finance provider in the UK and Europe and is part of one of the world’s largest financial entities. In this fast paced digital first world, our client provides responsible consumer finance solutions in a B2B and B2C capacity and offer a variety of creative strategies and adaptable lending choices that convert aspirations into reality. Their vision is to be a driver of positive change and to provide helpful and affordable finance options that customers can trust and use every day.

Over the last 50 years, our client has built a portfolio of over 27 million clients and employs more than 20,000 employees globally – with a team of around 700 here in the UK. With their firm focus on creating a leading working environment with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and CSR, our client has been recognized as one of the top employers in the UK for three consecutive years.

Apply via our website - www.aubay.co.uk

This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Aubay UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs