Project Management Lead

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned IT Project Lead to spearhead transformative technology projects across critical business functions. This role is pivotal in delivering enterprise-level solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in IT project delivery, particularly within financial services, and demonstrate a strong command of stakeholder engagement. Join a forward-thinking environment where your leadership will drive meaningful change and innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience delivering IT projects in corporate environments.
• Proven track record in managing governance and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver enterprise-level technology projects across various business functions.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to drive transformation initiatives.

Skills

IT Project Delivery

Stakeholder Management

CRM Implementations

Governance Processes

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Education

Project Management Certification (Prince 2 or similar)

Tools

ERP Systems

CRM Platforms

HR Technology

Finance Platforms

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a seasoned IT Project Lead to oversee and deliver enterprise-level technology projects across internal business functions, spanning corporate, Finance, HR, Risk, Legal, and key platforms like HR, Finance and CRMs.

This role is central to driving business-critical transformation initiatives, from defining scope and timelines to implementation and post-launch review. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure each project delivers measurable impact and supports broader strategic goals. A strong understanding of both technical delivery and stakeholder engagement is essential.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid experience delivering end-to-end IT change across corporate domains
• 7 years plus experience with project delivery within IT and corporate environment
• Background in financial services with complex regulated environments
• Good experience with managing governance processes, project governance and reporting
• Candidates must have recent experience with full lifecycle CRM implementations
• Familiarity with business systems transformation (ERP, CRM, HR tech, finance platforms)
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Confident stakeholder management experience - working across senior leadership, to end users.
• Relevant project management certification (Prince 2 or similar)

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead transformation across critical business areas in a forward-thinking, collaborative environment.