Project Manager ? Software Delivery & Implementations

The Recruitment Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

8% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Job summary

The Recruitment Company in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead software delivery projects for clients in the financial services sector. Hybrid work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will coordinate with clients, software developers and technical teams, overseeing complex implementations, upgrades and product changes while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience managing complex software or technology projects.
• Experience delivering software implementations, upgrades or product enhancements.
• Background within a technology provider or software-led environment would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycles and release management.
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Commercial awareness, including project budgets, forecasting and contractual deliverables.
• Strong client management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and confidently influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex software implementation and technology projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, resources and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate software development and technical teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring challenges are addressed proactively.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting and commercial commitments.
• Drive continuous improvements across project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Software delivery

Client management

Agile & Waterfall

Communication

Negotiation

Budgeting

Job description

Project Manager - Software Delivery & Implementations

Up to £100,000 + Bonus & Benefits | London| Hybrid

An established financial technology business is looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of software delivery projects for clients across the financial services sector.

You’ll manage a variety of projects, including major software implementations, client-led product changes, upgrades and enhancements. Working closely with clients, software developers and technical teams, you’ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed expectations.

The Role

• Lead the delivery of complex software implementation and technology projects.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, resources and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate software development and technical teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring challenges are addressed proactively.
• Oversee project documentation, reporting and commercial commitments.
• Drive continuous improvements across project delivery.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5+ years' experience managing complex software or technology projects.
• Experience delivering software implementations, upgrades or product enhancements.
• Background within a technology provider or software-led environment would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycles and release management.
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Commercial awareness, including project budgets, forecasting and contractual deliverables.
• Strong client management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage challenging situations and confidently influence stakeholders.

Package

• Salary up to £100,000.
• Discretionary bonus.
• 8% employer pension contribution.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working, typically up to two days per week in the office.