Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager

Linear Executive Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Executive Search is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager on a 6-month contract in Mayfair, London. The role requires hybrid working (2 days a week in Mayfair) and involves delivering a major change programme within IT/Technology Operations, with IAM and Access Controls focus.

The successful candidate will assemble a team of Analysts and IAM specialists, collaborate with multiple departments, and oversee design and delivery to achieve compliant, robust access controls

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering IAM and Access Controls projects.
• Experience in post-merger integration and financial controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.
• PRINCE2 or Agile project management certification.
• Strong leadership to build and manage a dedicated team.
• Experience coordinating multi-function projects with finance, operations, CRM, HR.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a team of Analysts and IAM specialists to drive changes.
• Lead post-merger integration efforts in Logistical Access Controls Framework.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, CRM, HR and regulatory compliance.
• Identify requirements and design solutions.
• Oversee delivery to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

IAM

Access Controls

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Workshop facilitation

PRINCE2/Agile

Change management

Job description

Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager (Contract)

Location: Mayfair, Central London

Rate: (Apply online only) per day

Duration: 6-month initial contract, potential for extensions, outside of IR35

Hybrid working model: 2 days per week in Mayfair required

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to join a prestigious wealth management and investment firm located in Mayfair on a contract basis, with possible extensions.

With a network of over 1,500 IFAs, partners, and employees, the firm recently acquired a smaller company and is now seeking a skilled professional to lead a major change programme within their IT/Technology Operations Team.

The programme will be centred around enhancing financial controls, information access, and logistical access controls.

This will require the Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to be able to work with 3rd parties, finance teams, banking and treasury, sales staff, operations, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling a team of Analysts and IAM specialists to drive changes to the Logistical Access Controls Framework during the post‑merger integration process. This role will involve collaborating with multiple departments, identifying requirements, creating solution designs, and overseeing the delivery process to ensure successful outcomes.

Key requirements for this position:

• - Proven track record in delivering Access Controls/IAM projects and understanding financial compliance and data regulations. Experience of post merger and acquisition integration would be very useful


• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing project plans and reports for senior stakeholders


• - Ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders, lead workshops, and influence decision-making


• - Relevant project management certification (PRINCE2, Agile) or equivalent experience


• - Strong leadership skills to build and manage a dedicated team, plan work, and monitor performance


• - Extensive experience in managing system and process changes in professional environments


• - Ability to coordinate multiple projects across different business functions with various sponsors, including finance, operations, CRM, and HR

If you are a talented and driven Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager with expertise in Access Controls and IAM projects, we would like to hear from you.

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