IT Project Manager

Santander Consumer (UK) plc; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services provider in the UK is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager. This role entails the successful delivery of IT infrastructure projects with a focus on budget and timeline management. You will lead project teams, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure adherence to project scope. A strong background in project management methodologies, excellent communication skills, and experience in financial services are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Private medical cover

Generous pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Sharesave scheme

Gym passes at reduced rate

Local retail discounts

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience in delivering IT infrastructure and obsolescence projects.
• Proven experience in dealing with staff at all levels.
• Good understanding of IT service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery ensuring deliverables are met.
• Define project scope and requirements.
• Build and lead project teams effectively.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

Effective communication

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Country: United Kingdom

Why apply for this role?

As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of assigned projects, working closely with our internal and external teams as well as coordinating with technical suppliers to successfully deliver projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, and budgets. In addition, the role will lead, manage and coordinate 2–3 IT infrastructure and IT obsolescence-based projects, working closely with core infrastructure technical teams. This requires working with complex IT environments while meeting various deadlines and delivering multiple projects.

Please note: You will be required to work in the Redhill Office a minimum of 3 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

• End to end project management from discovery to delivery ensuring that project deliverables are met
• Help define project scope, functional and non-functional requirements, and deliverables.
• Use knowledge and experience to help drive the most appropriate project approach and methodology for projects in the portfolio with the focus being on accurate and timely delivery.
• Creation of project plans with appropriate milestones, defining tasks and allocating resources
• Build, manage and lead the project team
• Creation of effective communication plans
• Take responsibility for liaising with both technical and non-technical supplier resources to build effective working relationships
• Organise and facilitate meetings with project team members and provide clear and effective feedback
• Manage budget, scope, and project schedule, tracking deliverables and reporting on project progress.
• Present reports to stakeholders on progress, including risks, issues, and suggested solutions regarding delivery.
• Identify scope‑creep and ensure that change requests are raised and approved as appropriate
• Manage the transition of the project into business‑as‑usual service as part of an agreed service transition plan.
• Evaluate and assess the results of the project which may include ‘lessons learned’ as well as benefits realization assessments
• Deal with or elevate any identified risks in relation to Santander Consumer risk policies and/or legislative and regulatory guidelines in accordance with the Santander UK group risk framework
• Contribute to project management best practice and look for opportunities to continuously improve

What we’re looking for:

• Significant practical experience in a similar role with demonstrable experience of successfully delivering IT Infrastructure and obsolescence projects to time and budget
• Proven experience delivering projects using Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Proven experience and ability in dealing with staff at all levels of a similar sized organisation or larger
• Good understanding of IT service delivery is essential
• Background in Financial Services industry desirable
• Proven experience delivering projects utilising internal, external, 3rd party and outsourced resources across a multi‑sourced supply chain essential
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent emotional intelligence, influencing and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment for results and the ability to set priorities and manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities whilst multitasking effectively
• Solid work ethic with attention to detail

Qualifications

Agile Methodology

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £60K – £65K PA depending on experience
• 30 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc
• Local retail and high street brands discounts

Other things you need to know:

Hours of work: 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

Equal Opportunities

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair. At Santander Consumer Finance we have a zero‑tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying, harassment (including sexual) or victimisation of any kind.

What are the next steps?

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills, experience, and knowledge then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply which will take you through some questions and allow you to submit your CV and covering letter.