Senior Project Manager

Luxoft; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Manchester to lead strategic IT initiatives. You will manage complex projects to enhance client experience and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of project management experience, including significant exposure to financial services, and hold a relevant degree and certifications. This role offers opportunities for impactful leadership and collaboration with senior executives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project management, at least 3 years in financial services or banking.
• Proven delivery of large-scale IT projects in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic IT projects.
• Collaborate with senior executives and technology teams.
• Develop detailed project plans and manage budgets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Job description

Project description

Our client, a leading financial institution serving high-net-worth individuals, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead strategic IT initiatives. This role involves managing complex, high-impact projects that enhance client experience, improve operational efficiency, and align with the organization's long-term digital transformation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Drive end-to-end delivery of strategic IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior executives, product owners, and technology teams to define scope, priorities, and success metrics.
• Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, timelines, and resources, and ensure adherence to governance frameworks.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal security standards.
• Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with external vendors and technology partners, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Reporting: Provide transparent status updates, KPIs, and executive-level reporting to senior management.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote best practices in project management and contribute to process optimization initiatives.

SKILLS

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field; PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification strongly preferred.
• 8+ years in project management, with at least 3 years in financial services or banking.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale IT projects in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including executive-level interaction.
• Ability to manage budgets, complex dependencies, and multi-vendor environments.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align technology initiatives to business goals.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Familiarity with core banking systems, digital platforms, cybersecurity principles, and data privacy regulations.

Nice to have

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