Senior Project Manager

Sopra Steria; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fintech partner in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver technology projects, including software upgrades and cloud migrations. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience in a supplier/vendor environment, strong leadership skills, and a formal project management certification. This role is hybrid and full-time, providing excellent health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Eye Care Vouchers

Flu Vaccinations

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in autonomously delivering complex, external client projects.
• Proven experience in project management and delivery.
• Knowledge of cloud migrations, software upgrades, and implementations.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering large-scale technology projects.
• Working autonomously with clients to scope and plan solutions.
• Owning and managing risks, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud migrations

Software upgrades

Education

Project Management Certification (PMP, PRINCE 2)

Job description

At SBS, we’re more than just a technology company – we’re a global fintech partner helping banks and financial institutions transform, innovate, and grow. With over 5,000 employees worldwide and clients in more than 80 countries, our solutions power everything from digital banking and lending to payments and core banking systems.

As part of74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of finance.

Job Description

📍 Location: Sheffield or London

📝 Job Type: Permanent, full-time.

🌍 Hybrid model: Minimum2Days in the Office per week.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and has successfully delivered complex client-facing projects for software providers or FinTech vendors. If you are passionate about delivering cutting‑edge cloud migrations, software upgrades and implementations, and possess impeccable leadership, stakeholder management and project delivery skills, we would love to hear from you!

What will the role involve?

• Leading and delivering large-scale, high-impact technology projects across cloud migrations, software upgrades, and implementations
• Working autonomously with external clients to scope, plan, and deliver solutions that meet their business needs, as well as collaborating with and influencing talented internal teams and stakeholders to drive success
• Owning and managing risks, budgets, and timelines whilst continually seeking opportunities to improve the commercial position of projects
• Influencing joint steering committees, ensuring alignment and effective decision‑making
• Working in an innovative and solutions‑focused environment to enable seamless project execution
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve our project management craft competency, coupled with the influencing and delivery skills to ensure successful execution and adoption
• Potentially, the leadership and delivery of bespoke, internal or external technical work packages or projects

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in autonomously delivering complex, external client projects in a supplier/vendor environment
• Proven experience in project management and delivery, underpinned by a formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE 2)
• Knowledge of cloud migrations, software upgrades, and implementations
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ideally, financial services or regulatory environment experience

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay, and you aren't alone! Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all the criteria. At SBS, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. So if this role excites you and you're eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you - even if your experience doesn't tick every box just yet, send us your application!

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

We’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:

🧘Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations

🛡️ Finance & Protection:Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider

As part of our hiring process, new employees will be required to pass a confidential consumer credit check and DBS check. This is a straightforward credit check for CCJ's, bankruptcy and a criminal record check; however, if you wish to know more about what is or is not acceptable, please ask our recruitment team.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.