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

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with cloud migration experience to manage projects in the Financial Services sector. The role requires over 7 years of project management experience, especially in cloud migrations. The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership and possess skills in Agile methodologies and budget management. The position offers competitive remuneration and various benefits, including work-from-home opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Work-from-home opportunities

Access to Udemy training

Discounts on winter sports holidays

Qualifications

• Over 7+ years of experience managing complex programmes/projects.
• Experience with large-scale cloud migration programmes.
• Ability to work in a matrix management and BaU environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project day-to-day within specified constraints.
• Develop and maintain the project plan.
• Identify and manage project risks effectively.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Scrum and/or Prince2 Certification

Budget control and cost management

Risk assessment and management

Excellent communication skills

MS Product skills

Education

Relevant IT project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Test Manager (MTM)

Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Job description

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 Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.

Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on the Euronext Stock Exchange, operating for 25 years across Europe, with over 7,800 employees and revenues of €513 million in 2022. We have offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

What Aubay UK Offers

We value our people and offer a competitive remuneration package, including benefits such as 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, work-from-home opportunities, access to Udemy training, and conferences. Additional perks include discounts on winter sports holidays and opportunities to work directly for the client after the assignment.

Our Client

Our client is a leading finance provider in the UK and Europe, part of a global financial entity, offering responsible consumer finance solutions. They have a portfolio of over 27 million clients, employ over 20,000 globally, with around 700 in the UK. They are recognized as a top employer for their inclusive culture and CSR initiatives.

Application Process

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

This role requires UK residency and the right to work in the UK.

Aubay UK is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.