Project Manager

HelloKindred; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead infrastructure transformation within the financial services sector. This hybrid role involves delivering projects, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, have proven experience in the financial industry, and ideally hold project management certification. This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects in financial services.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture and enterprise-level environments.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with financial services standards.
• Coordinate technical teams for supportable solution designs.
• Manage third-party vendors for service delivery.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

OpenShift

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: 30 November 2026
Work Setup: Hybrid (approximately 60% onsite and 40% remote at HSBC offices)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver infrastructure transformation initiatives within the financial services sector. This role focuses on executing end-to-end infrastructure migrations, ensuring cost-effective, supportable, and business-aligned solutions while working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Deliver infrastructure projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation through implementation.
• Ensure all project activities meet financial services standards, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and track project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate technical teams to produce robust, supportable solution designs and recovery documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and provide best-practice guidance.
• Manage third-party vendors, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of services.
• Oversee project governance, reporting, and communication across all levels of the organization.
• Proactively identify issues, drive resolutions, and manage competing priorities under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, operational processes, and enterprise-level environments.
• OpenShift experience — must have.
• Prior HSBC experience — good to have.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Professional project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is required.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.