Senior Lead Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile Data Transformation Program in the financial services industry. This hybrid role involves driving delivery through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and coordinating a globally distributed team. Candidates must have extensive experience managing large-scale programs, particularly in data-centric environments, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience managing large-scale programs using SAFe.
• Proven track record delivering complex, data-centric programs within financial services.
• Expertise in managing large (30+), geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of the data transformation program.
• Champion the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate a globally distributed team of 36+ professionals.
• Proactively manage program-level risks and dependencies.
• Maintain understanding of the evolving technical landscape.

Skills

Certified SAFe Agilist (SA)

SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Management of large teams

Job description

Job Description

Location: Belfast (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile, multi-year Data Transformation Program within the financial services industry. This strategic leadership role will oversee three core data initiatives – Party Data, Instrument Data, and Data Strategy – driving delivery through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and managing a large, globally distributed team.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex transformation program with significant visibility and impact, requiring both strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Delivery: Drive end-to-end delivery of the data transformation program, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• SAFe Execution: Champion the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), facilitating PI Planning, managing the program backlog, and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for senior business and technology stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and milestones.
• Team Leadership: Coordinate a globally distributed team of 36+ professionals across multiple locations, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively manage program-level risks, dependencies, and integration points between initiatives and external teams.
• Technical Oversight: Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving technical landscape, including decommissioning of legacy systems and adoption of a new AWS-based data ecosystem.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) with extensive, hands-on experience managing large-scale programs using SAFe.
• Proven track record delivering complex, data-centric programs within the financial services industry.
• Expertise in managing large (30+), geographically distributed teams.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.

Interested? Please apply or send your CV to [e-mail]