Project Manager (with Offshoring/Migration experience)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investor Services group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead GCD Migration projects across the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of project management experience in financial services, along with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. This role offers competitive remuneration, flexible working, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive financial packages

Pension Scheme

Medical insurance

Access to onsite gym

Flexible working

Support and development

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience managing end-to-end complex projects.
• Fluent in English with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of GCD Migration projects managing scope and resources.
• Ensure adherence to governance procedures and methodologies.
• Motivate project teams and drive stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Professional qualification in Project Management

Degree level qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

Job description

Overview

We are a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology, including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. We deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We are driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex offshoring and migration programmes within the financial services sector. In this high-impact role, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of GCD Migration projects across the UK, Ireland, and Crown Dependencies, ensuring seamless transitions, robust governance, and stakeholder alignment. Bring deep expertise in offshoring strategy, service transition, and managing globally distributed teams to shape the future of our operations and deliver meaningful change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of GCD Migration projects across the UK, Ireland, and Crown Dependencies, managing scope, teams, resources, budget, communications, and overall project success.
• Ensure strict adherence to governance procedures, collaborating with the Portfolio Governance team and using approved templates and methodologies.
• Organise and motivate cross-functional project teams, driving alignment and accountability among all stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Effectively manage key stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication, engagement, and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Change team, sharing insights and best practices to enhance delivery standards and team development.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Competitive financial packages based upon market rates for your role and aligned with qualifications, experience and skills.
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions.
• Wellbeing: Medical insurance, life assurance, access to onsite gym, and community engagement through sports, charity programmes and environmental initiatives.
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of flexible working and support work-life balance.
• Support and development: Training, tools and development plans to grow and improve your skills daily.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You have over 5 years of experience managing end-to-end complex projects, supported by a professional qualification in Project Management.
• You excel in organisation, prioritisation, and interpersonal communication, with a proactive mindset and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• You communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including subject matter experts, peers, managers, customers, and suppliers, and can influence senior decision-makers.
• You take initiative, self-manage, and apply creative problem-solving to a wide range of challenges, with strong written and oral presentation skills.
• You are fluent in English and highly proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, with relevant experience in offshoring within the Financial Services industry.

Desired Criteria

• Experience of operating within a firm that shares features such as globally distributed teams, a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Knowledge of or experience working in a Private Equity / Investor services industry.
• Degree level qualification.
• Prince 2 Certification.

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment: sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We aim to build and maintain meaningful, long-term relationships with employees, clients and communities while reducing our environmental impact. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture and supporting our employees through learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus). Our hybrid working approach supports balance and flexibility while keeping colleagues connected. We have 5,500+ employees across 25 countries and support initiatives such as IQ-EQ Launchpad to empower female managers in the private equity sector.