VP - Project Manager - Operations

dnevo Partners; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex operations change initiatives. The role involves managing full lifecycle projects in IT and non-IT areas, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-impact results. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in financial services, strong governance, and stakeholder management skills. The successful applicant will contribute to continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years delivering operations-related change projects within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of front-to-back processes across derivatives.
• Proven ability to deliver business-critical change in complex regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Manage a wide spectrum of project types including system migrations.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting for project stakeholders.

Skills

Project/Programme governance and delivery

Budget management and financial control

RAID management and reporting

SDLC/PDLC lifecycle management

Resource planning

Strong documentation management

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Project Manager – Operations Change | Financial Services

**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN BANKING**

**MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH FRAUD AND FINANCIAL CRIME SYSTEMS**

A leading financial institution is looking for an experienced Project Manager - Operations to lead complex operations change initiatives across both IT and non-IT domains. This role will deliver full lifecycle project management, spanning systems, process redesign, regulatory change, and business transformation. You’ll oversee planning, delivery, governance, reporting, and stakeholder management across a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring compliance with internal delivery frameworks and governance standards.
• Manage a wide spectrum of project types including system migrations, control enhancements, process redesigns, and regulatory responses.
• Create and maintain project plans, define scope, secure resources, and ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality.
• Establish robust governance: run steering committees and working groups, ensure timely escalation of risks/issues, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting for project stakeholders, ensuring transparency on milestones, budgets, and benefits.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful delivery and alignment with portfolio strategy and risk appetite.
• Identify synergies across projects, avoid duplication of effort, and support resource planning and portfolio coordination.
• Manage third-party vendors, ensuring contractual and compliance obligations are met.
• Facilitate lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years delivering operations-related change projects within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of front-to-back processes across derivatives (IRD, FX Swaps/Forwards, FX Options), trade lifecycle, cash and collateral management, and transaction reporting.
• Proven ability to deliver business-critical change in complex regulatory and control environments.
• Strong experience in investment budget management, resource attestation, and benefit tracking.
• Experienced in stakeholder management, governance design, conflict resolution, and change risk mitigation.

Desirable Experience:

• Familiarity with front-office processes and banking regulations.
• Experience managing vendor contracts and procurement.
• Strong record of delivery across multiple projects in a matrixed environment.
• Track record in programme or portfolio delivery roles.

Skills & Competencies:

• Project/Programme governance and delivery (Waterfall & Agile)
• Budget management and financial control
• RAID management and reporting (including executive-level reporting)
• SDLC/PDLC lifecycle management
• Resource planning, governance structuring, and benefits tracking
• Familiarity with SOX, data protection, and operational resilience controls
• Strong documentation and artefact management
• Microsoft Project, Excel, and enterprise PMO tooling proficiency

Qualifications:

• Degree-level education (essential)
• Preferred certifications: Prince2, PMI, Six Sigma, AgilePM, or similar