Project Manager

TEKsystems, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in London seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead a complex initiative involving the construction of new venues and a new graphical user interface. The role requires 7+ years of Project Management experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and knowledge in financial services. This contract position offers a chance to oversee high-risk projects and collaborate closely with sponsors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Project Management experience, including Agile and Product Delivery Lifecycle.
• 5+ years of experience in Foreign Exchange (FX) or related financial services.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage project and programme dependencies across workstreams.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts, integrated plans, resource allocations, and contingency strategies.
• Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to define objectives, milestones, and success criteria.

Skills

technical knowledge

project management

foreign exchange

Job description

Description

A high-impact initiative involving the construction of new venues and the rollout of a new graphical user interface (GUI). This project requires a seasoned Technical Project Manager to lead a complex project

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and manage project and programme dependencies across workstreams.
• Lead large-scale, high-risk projects with multiple senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project artifacts, integrated plans, resource allocations, and contingency strategies.
• Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to define objectives, milestones, and success criteria.
• Deliver regular status updates to senior stakeholders and ensure corrective actions are implemented when needed.
• Proactively anticipate issues and delays, evaluating trade-offs in size, complexity, cost, and risk.
• Oversee multiple workstreams and large project teams, ensuring delivery aligns with business case success parameters.
• Manage the project budget, including forecasting, tracking, and financial performance reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with Group Standards for project methodology, governance, and risk management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of Project Management experience, including Agile and Product Delivery Lifecycle.
• 5+ years of experience in Foreign Exchange (FX) or related financial services.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical and infrastructure projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within regulated environments and adhering to governance frameworks.

Skills

• technical knowledge
• project management
• foreign exchange
• fx
• swaps

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Contract

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