Vice President Project Management - Reslilience

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Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector seeks a Vice President, Project Management, responsible for delivering and managing a variety of projects focused on operational and technology resilience. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills alongside proven experience in delivering complex change initiatives in regulated environments.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Pension

Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Parental leave

Holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex change programs within regulated organizations.
• Knowledge of Operational Resilience frameworks and IT security.
• Ability to manage budgets over £1m.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a suite of Projects across Operational and Technology resilience.
• Manage consultant resources and maintain team motivation.
• Ensure benefits are realized post-project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Coaching

Relationship Management

Change Management

Education

Project Management Accreditation (Prince2, PMI, APM, etc.)

Formal Project Management Training (MSP, PRINCE2, PMI, APM, Six Sigma)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PlanView

Job description

Job Description

About CLS:

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother, and more cost-effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

The Vice President, Project Management will be:

• Responsible for delivering a suite of Projects across Operational and Technology resilience.
• Responsible for developing, in conjunction with the Sponsor / Project Owner, a clear definition of the project(s) and ensuring they are effectively resourced, managing relationships with all project contributors.
• Responsible for managing consultants, allocating resources efficiently, and maintaining a motivated, successful team.
• Accountable for the delivery of multiple projects, supporting the Portfolio Manager with timely information, escalations, and portfolio-wide issues.
• Responsible for detailed project reporting and adherence to governance.
• Ensures benefits are realized post-project delivery.

Essential Functions / Major Duties

Strategic

• Define project plans through interactive processes involving business requirements, specifications, and resource management.
• Formalize plans, conduct or coordinate business analysis as needed.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Present plans and business cases for approval.
• Ensure benefits are measurable and agreed upon.
• Follow the Project Framework and governance standards.
• Maintain control over project costs and schedules.

Operational

• Manage daily project scope, budget, and inter-project coordination.
• Create and revise work plans as needed.
• Apply and support CLS Governance methodologies and standards.
• Review deliverables before company-wide review.
• Identify resources and work with PMO to secure support.
• Lead virtual project teams.
• Manage risks, issues, and project scope changes.
• Recruit project staff and consultants as necessary.
• Coordinate partners and working groups.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and stored properly.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Manage project deliverables and escalate issues.
• Monitor progress from benefit, time, cost, and quality perspectives.
• Provide status reports and updates to senior management.

Leadership

• Coach, mentor, and lead junior staff.
• Own projects and lead by example.
• Manage project teams effectively through matrix management.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication and governance.
• Influence and motivate project teams to meet constraints.

Experience / Requirements

• Practical experience leading and managing projects in operational or technology resilience.
• Experience delivering complex change programs within regulated organizations.
• Knowledge of Operational Resilience frameworks, risk assessments, compliance, and IT security.
• Experience with enterprise repositories, configuration databases, and resilience platforms.
• Change management experience, especially with policies, processes, and tools.
• Experience managing budgets over £1m.
• Excellent communication skills supporting technical teams and business case development.
• Ability to quantify effort and analyze implications on the business.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project; experience with PlanView or similar tools.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications / Certifications

• Certifications such as CBCI, CRISC, CISSP, ISO22301 Lead Implementer.
• Formal project management training (MSP, PRINCE2, PMI, APM, Six Sigma).
• Professional project management accreditation (Prince2, PMI, APM, etc.).

Personal Attributes / Success Factors

• Proactive leader with strong management skills.
• Effective communicator at all organizational levels.
• Focused on delivering measurable business benefits.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Relationship management skills with clarity and presence.
• People management skills, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.

Our Commitment to Employees:

We foster an inclusive environment with benefits including holiday entitlement, volunteer days, parental leave, wellbeing resources, affinity groups, hybrid working, pension, insurance, social events, learning platforms, and development programs.