Senior Project Manager | London, UK

CMC Markets; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a significant Target Operating Model Programme. You will guide cross-functional teams through strategic project delivery while ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations. Successful candidates will demonstrate a proven track record in managing complex projects within regulated environments. This role requires excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to adapt to changing demands.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of managing complex projects and programmes.
• Experience with Target Operating Model transformation.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Familiarity with regulated environments.
• Proactive in resolving business problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver the Target Operating Model Programme.
• Drive delivery of Project Norman's strategic objectives.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Evaluate programme scope for gaps and process inefficiencies.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management methodologies

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

CMC Markets is seeking a high-calibre Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship Target Operating Model Programme that will shape the future of our Group operations. Demonstrated experience in leading global business change initiatives is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders including the Head of the COO Office, Global Head of Delivery, and Senior Business Analysts to deliver the Target Operating Model Programme from initiation to implementation.

• Accountable for driving the delivery of Project Norman's strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals, timeframes, and stakeholder expectations.

• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies; define and implement robust mitigation strategies to safeguard delivery timelines and objectives.

• Evaluate programme scope and business processes to identify gaps, overlaps, or inefficiencies; drive optimisations and negotiate suitable adjustments with key stakeholders.

• Own resource planning and forecasting, identifying and escalating bottlenecks where appropriate.

• Build strong stakeholder relationships across business and technology teams; deliver clear, concise communications tailored to executive, operational, and delivery audiences.

• When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high-quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets

• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

Key Skills & Experience:

• An experienced Senior Project Manager with a demonstrable track record of managing multi - disciplined complex projects and programmes is essential
• Experience of Target Operating Model transformation and working with outsourced partners is essential
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience in working in regulated environments
• Proactive in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities
• Advanced communication, problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, taking ownership of tasks large and small
• Attention to details
• Flexible and adaptable approach to change
• Good understanding of project management methodologies
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Delivery Manager or Change Manager

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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