Senior Project Manager

Finova; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex software projects in the financial services sector. This hybrid role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to build client relationships. You will manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The company offers a flexible working environment with generous benefits, including life assurance and private medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Working Policy

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free fresh fruit daily

Paid volunteering day annually

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex software projects in financial services.
• Understanding of SaaS and hosted solutions for project planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple demanding projects and ensure delivery excellence.
• Partner with clients through the delivery lifecycle and establish governance.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Client Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Job description

Senior Project Manager

About finova

finova is the UK's largest cloud-based mortgages and savings software provider, supporting over 60 leading lenders, 3000 mortgage brokers and 200 financial institutions. Our suite of award-winning software includes a Core Banking Platform, Broker Platform and finova Connect, a range of solutions that connect lenders, intermediaries and consumer. Fast implementation and open architecture are at the centre of our technology, giving our customers the flexibility to integrate into their existing system or configure solutions to meet the needs of their business.

Core Banking Platform

finova's Core Banking Platform includes the UK market-leading cloud-based originations software and integrated in-life servicing software. The platform supports mortgages, equity release, specialist lending and savings. Over £75 billion has been originated through the system by our customers and over £27 billion of loans and savings are managed through the servicing platform.

The platform is designed for fast implementation and facilitates day-to-day banking operations. Utilising the latest technology, the API-led platform seamlessly integrates with over 20 third-party applications, enabling financial institutions to self-configure the platform effortlessly and efficiently to meet the rapidly changing demands of the market

About you:

This is a hybrid London based role. You must also be able to travel to client sites (within the UK) and our finova offices as and when required.

You have:

• Delivered complex software projects end-to-end, ideally into the financial services sector (any mortgage experience/knowledge is highly desirable)
• High level understanding of key technology and processes (e.g. SaaS / enterprise / hosted solutions) to support planning, delivery challenges and communications with the team and client
• You are able to build good client relationships, show gravitas (needs to be opinionated when needed); able to set expectations
• Good presentation skills (present progress, or solution to challenges in the best way)
• Capable of governing multiple projects to a high standard or delivering independently complex projects
• Experience of working with clients of different sizes and delivery maturity, and knowledge of how this may impact project planning and risks
• Understanding of Waterfall & Agile practices, in particular, an ability to create a burndown and track it;

What will you be doing:

• Reporting into the Portfolio Manager you will partner with our clients to take them through the delivery lifecycle
• Manage demanding / challenging / commercially sensitive projects and/or multiple projects at any one point in time
• Working with our clients to establish an agreed way of working and ‘one-team' mind-set
• Working and leading cross-functional teams to develop delivery plans, costs, and estimates
• Setting up project governance and ensuring project delivery excellence
• Setting priorities, onboarding, and coordinating the team to deliver to plan and budget and build delivery confidence
• Managing key stakeholders, reporting project status and progress as well as supporting accurate invoicing
• Alongside your client-facing role, you will play an active role in developing our business. To deliver the best products and services to our clients, we need to continually refine and improve our delivery processes, training, and knowledge using the latest industry tools and techniques

What We Offer:

Flexible Working: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bank holiday trading and holiday purchase options, the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year, and a flexible hybrid working policy.

Looking After You: Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance, a pension scheme via Salary Exchange, an Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a Virtual GP.

Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, as well as paid time off for fertility treatments and pregnancy loss.

Extra Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts on shops, restaurants, and gym memberships, free fresh fruit daily, and opportunities to join colleague networks and social groups.

Giving Back: One paid volunteering day annually and the Give-As-You-Earn scheme to support your favourite charities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about this role but don't meet all the criteria, please reach out—we'd love to discuss how your skills and experiences align with our needs.