Senior Project Manager

Sanderson; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex initiatives in the wealth management sector. The role involves end-to-end delivery of projects while ensuring alignment with client objectives. Key skills include project management, operations transformation, and strong communication abilities. The position is full-time and requires a proven track record in managing large-scale projects. Location options include Crawley and London, providing flexibility for candidates.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project/programme management, preferably in financial services.
• Demonstrable record of delivering large-scale, complex projects.
• Expertise in operations transformation and target operating model development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Drive operational transformation and develop high net worth solutions.
• Serve as the main liaison for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project/programme management

Operations transformation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Client-focused

Adaptable and resilient

Tools

PRINCE2

PMI

Agile

Job description

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Overview

Recruitment Consultant at Sanderson Recruitment, specialising in Change and Transformation

Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced project or programme manager with a passion for delivering complex change in the wealth management or platform sector? We are seeking a Senior Project/Programme Manager to lead high-impact transformation initiatives for our client.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex projects and programmes, acting as the primary client contact and ensuring alignment with client objectives. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, as well as a proven ability to drive operational transformation and implement Target Operating Models (TOM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects/programmes on time and within budget.
• Drive operational transformation, including process improvements and development of high net worth solutions.
• Design and implement Target Operating Models, managing associated change and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as the main liaison for clients, ensuring satisfaction and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and resources to improve project outcomes.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across all initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in project/programme management, ideally in a client-facing environment.
• Demonstrable record of delivering large-scale, complex projects in wealth management, platforms, or related sectors (Financial Services is essential).
• Expertise in operations transformation and TOM development/implementation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, Agile).
• Client-focused, solutions focused and highly organised.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• Committed to high ethical standards and quality outcomes.

If this is something you would be interested in, please email me directly at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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Locations

• Crawley, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Manchester Area, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Bedford, England, United Kingdom
• Tadcaster, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom
• Stevenage, England, United Kingdom
• London, England, United Kingdom

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