Project Management Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced IT Project Lead to spearhead transformative technology projects across essential business functions. This role involves defining project scopes, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of experience in IT project delivery, particularly within financial services, and possess strong stakeholder management skills. Join a forward-thinking environment where your leadership will drive impactful change and innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project delivery experience in IT and corporate environments.
• Background in financial services and complex regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver enterprise-level technology projects across various functions.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Project Delivery

Stakeholder Management

Governance Processes

CRM Implementations

Business Systems Transformation

Education

Project Management Certification (Prince2 or similar)

Job description

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Job Title: IT Project Lead

We are seeking a seasoned IT Project Lead to oversee and deliver enterprise-level technology projects across various internal business functions, including corporate, Finance, HR, Risk, Legal, and key platforms such as HR, Finance, and CRMs.

This role is crucial for driving business-critical transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include defining project scope and timelines, overseeing implementation, and conducting post-launch reviews. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure each project delivers measurable impact and aligns with strategic objectives. A strong understanding of technical delivery and stakeholder engagement is essential.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience in project delivery within IT and corporate environments
• Background in financial services with complex regulated environments
• Experience managing governance processes, project governance, and reporting
• Recent experience with full lifecycle CRM implementations
• Familiarity with business systems transformation (ERP, CRM, HR tech, finance platforms)
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and external suppliers
• Strong stakeholder management skills, working with senior leadership to end users
• Relevant project management certification (e.g., Prince2 or similar)

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