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Senior Project Manager

Virgin Money

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 67,000 - 84,000

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Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Financial Crime Transformation Programme. You will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has experience in the banking sector, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering impactful solutions. This position offers a competitive salary range of £67,200 - £84,000 and the opportunity for hybrid work with generous benefits.

Benefits

38.5 days annual leave including bank holidays

Up to five extra paid well-being days

20 weeks paid gender-neutral family leave

Market-leading pension

Free private medical cover

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Qualifications

Experience managing complex projects in banking or financial services.
Experience in budget management and financial planning.
Ability to think strategically and align project objectives with business goals.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage projects from inception to completion.
Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines and milestones.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Leadership skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Project

PMBOK

Project Management Software

Business Unit : CS&O Financial Crime

Salary range : 67200 - 84000 per annum

Location : UK Hybrid Occasional travel to local hub

Contract type : Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Our Team

We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Project Manager to join our Financial Crime Transformation Programme. We’re a dedicated group with a singular focus: Transformed capability to detect and deter Financial Crime.

Our Senior Project Managers benefit from robust support collaborating with a diverse network of individuals ranging from programme managers, sponsors, senior leaders and more to talented developers, architects, designers and specialists. If you’re passionate about spearheading the delivery of compliant financial crime solutions this role might be the perfect fit for you!

What you’ll be doing

Lead and Manage Projects and Programs: Oversee the planning, execution and delivery of projects from inception to completion
Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones and resource allocation
Work with various tech and business teams to establish and track the plans and collaborate with key stakeholders
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including CIO, operations, risk, audit and owning business units to ensure project alignment with strategic goals
Identify, assess and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
Manage project budgets ensuring cost‑effectiveness and alignment with financial objectives
Ensure all project deliverables meet high‑quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements
Mentor and lead project teams fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement
Provide regular project status updates to senior management and stakeholders highlighting progress, challenges and achievements

We need you to have

Experience in managing complex projects within the banking or financial services sector
Experience in identifying and managing project risks
Experience in budget management and financial planning
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
A passion for moving the bank forward, partnering with business areas to get the best delivery possible every time.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage cross‑functional teams
Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
Ability to think strategically and align project objectives with broader business goals
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing challenges

It’s a bonus if you have but not essential

Experience leading Financial crime transformation or migration programs

Red Hot Rewards

Generous holidays – 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part‑time) plus the option to buy more.
Up to five extra paid well‑being days per year.
20 weeks paid gender‑neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
Market‑leading pension.
Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments and critical illness.
And there’s no waiting around – you’ll enjoy these benefits from day one.

If we’re lucky to receive a lot of interest we may close the advert early. Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.

Say hello to Virgin Money

Virgin Money is so much more than just a bank. As part of the Nationwide group together we’re the UK’s first full‑service mutual bank serving millions of retail and business customers and all driven by our purpose: Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. With us you’ll be part of an organisation uniquely positioned to make a difference to the lives of customers, communities and broader society and embark on a collaborative customer‑obsessed and fun‑filled career journey. Embrace the weekdays, enjoy fantastic perks and make a meaningful positive difference. Time to discover what it means to be part of the first mutual full‑service banking provider.

Be yourself at Virgin Money

At Virgin Money we celebrate everyone. We have fun, think big and relentlessly include each other all in pursuit of our purpose: Banking but fairer, more rewarding and for the good of society. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.

As a Disability Confident Leader we’re committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application contact our Talent Acquisition team.

Please note: If we receive a high volume of eligible applications we may need to prioritise candidates whose skills and experience most closely align with the role while still ensuring fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Now the legal bit

Although some of our roles allow you to be based anywhere in the UK we’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re successful in securing a role with us there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime it requires enhanced pre‑employment checks; we’ll ask for six years of regulatory references and once in the role you’ll be subject to periodic employment checks.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills