Senior Project Manager

Skillfinder International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a major CRIMS upgrade. This role involves managing the project lifecycle, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring successful delivery. Candidates should have strong expertise in Charles River Investment Management System, proven experience in financial services, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position is based in London and offers a full-time contract for 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS).
• Experience delivering complex front-office system projects.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of a CRIMS upgrade project.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across various departments.
• Develop and maintain project plans and governance documentation.

Skills

Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS)

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

SDLC understanding

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Overview

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major Front Office Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) upgrade. This role will involve end-to-end project delivery, stakeholder management, and coordination across technology and front‑office teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of a CRIMS upgrade project, ensuring successful delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Front Office, Technology, and external vendors.
• Develop and maintain project plans, reporting, and governance documentation in accordance with SDLC best practices.
• Oversee requirements gathering, testing, implementation, and post‑deployment activities.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders and steering committees.
• Ensure alignment with organisational standards and strategic objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS / CRD) – highly prioritised.
• Proven experience delivering complex front‑office or trading system projects within financial services.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and JIRA for project tracking and workflow management.
• Solid understanding of SDLC processes and governance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with asset management, investment operations, or front‑office environments.
• Background managing vendor relationships in large‑scale system upgrade programmes.

Location

Location: London (Onsite, Full-Time)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Start Date: January 2026