Project Manager -Banking

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major core banking replacement initiative. This pivotal role involves managing complex transformations while collaborating closely with diverse teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a delivery-first mindset and experience in both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Solid experience leading complex, multi-workstream transformations.
• Delivery-first mindset with structure and urgency.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and run end-to-end delivery plan including timelines and resources.
• Manage workstreams across IT, operations, finance and compliance.
• Spot and resolve cross-cutting issues and manage offshore teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Transformation management

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

Vendor management

Job description

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Client:

Clear Rock Projects

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

NO SPONSORSHIP available for this role.

We’re hiring an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a core banking replacement – one of the most critical programmes in our client's business. Reporting to the Transformation Director, you will need to adopt a proactive and collaborative approach that brings people along the journey with them, in order to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

Your impact:

• Own and run the end-to-end delivery plan – timelines, resources, risks, reporting
• Manage all workstreams across IT, operations, finance, compliance and change
• Spot and resolve cross-cutting issues early – you’ll be the one with the full view
• Align everything to business goals and regulatory needs
• Lead third-party vendors and delivery partners – making sure they deliver
• Manage offshore delivery teams as part of the programme
• Support business readiness – training, communications, change and adoption
• Work in both Agile and Waterfall modes – flexing your approach as needed

What you’ll bring:

• Solid experience leading complex, multi-workstream transformations
• A delivery-first mindset, with structure and urgency in equal measure
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management at all levels
• Confidence managing offshore teams and holding them to task

Interested?

• Apply now or message us for a confidential chat.