PROJECT MANAGER - LONDON

Capgemini; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in London is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead change initiatives across Core Platforms. The role involves managing projects to ensure timely delivery, driving Agile methods, and maintaining stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong project management expertise and a solid background in the Financial Services sector. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values growth and innovation.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

Opportunities on digital transformation projects

Access to a global network of experts

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in change and project management within Agile delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of change management methods and frameworks.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage all projects and programmes across Core Platforms, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Define and own the content, direction, and execution of change projects.
• Provide accurate and timely delivery status reporting.

Skills

Change management expertise

Agile project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Financial Services knowledge

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future with Capgemini

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Job Title

Project Manager

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to lead and manage change initiatives across our Core Platforms. This role is responsible for driving high-performance delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage all projects and programmes across Core Platforms, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Define and own the content, direction, and execution of change projects.
• Create and maintain delivery plans based on Product Owner roadmaps and Kanban boards.
• Establish and drive delivery disciplines, cadence, and standards for feature teams.
• Own and resolve issues, blockers, and risks, collaborating with others as needed.
• Provide accurate and timely delivery status reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships, including running RFPs and overseeing contract negotiations.
• Control financial resources, including forecasting, tracking actuals, and managing budgets.
• Ensure product delivery meets time, cost, and quality expectations.
• Engage the wider organisation to secure governance approvals and align support with feature team needs.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Proven expertise in change and project management within Agile delivery environments.
• Practical experience managing sprint-based deliveries and Agile ceremonies.
• Strong understanding of change management methods and tools, particularly Barclays' Change Management framework.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and networking skills.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on business-critical solutions.
• High-level understanding of the interface between complex business needs and regulatory environments.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and execute effectively under pressure.
• Sound commercial judgment and understanding of the Financial Services industry.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• A supportive, inclusive culture that values your growth and well-being
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge digital transformation projects
• A global network of experts and a collaborative, forward-thinking team

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in business and technology transformation. With 340,000 team members in over 50 countries, we help organizations accelerate their digital and sustainable transitions. Backed by over 55 years of experience, we deliver end-to-end solutions powered by AI, cloud, and data, and supported by deep industry expertise. In 2023, Capgemini reported global revenues of €22.5 billion.Get the future you want