Project Manager

Talentify; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead core banking transformation initiatives in London. The role requires fluency in Portuguese and involves managing the full lifecycle implementation of core banking solutions. Key responsibilities include overseeing data migration, defining scope and success metrics, and ensuring compliance and risk management. A strong background in IT project management and financial services is essential. This contract position offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT project/program management.
• 5+ years in core banking implementations.
• Strong financial services knowledge.
• Proven success in multinational, high-pressure environments.
• Payments and Financial services experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle implementation of core banking solutions.
• Oversee data migration, cloud integration, and deployment activities.
• Define scope, timelines, and success metrics.
• Coordinate teams, partners, and vendors.
• Act as primary contact for client engagements.
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and clear reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Payments

Reporting

Software implementation

Data migration

Waterfall methodology

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Financial Services

MUST BE PORTUGUESE SPEAKING

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead core banking transformation initiatives with occasional visits to Angola.

Arrangement: Hybrid

Location: London

Contract: 9 months initial

Candidates Must be:

• Fluent in Portuguese language
• Open to international/overseas work

Responsibilities:

• Manage full lifecycle implementation of core banking solutions
• Oversee data migration, cloud integration, and deployment activities
• Define scope, timelines, and success metrics
• Coordinate teams, partners, and vendors
• Act as primary contact for client engagements
• Ensure compliance, risk management, and clear reporting

Requirements:

• 10+ years in IT project/program management
• 5+ years in core banking implementations
• Strong financial services knowledge
• Proven success in multinational, high‑pressure environments
• Payments and Financial services experience

Skills:

Project management, stakeholder management, payments, reporting, software implementation, data migration, waterfall methodology

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract