It Project Manager

£60k+

Global Financial Solutions Provider

Personal Loans, Revolving Credit, Loan Consolidation Solutions, Payment Facilities/Short Term Credit, Real Estate Credit, Short Term Credit, In-Store Credit, Retail Credit Card, Car Leasing Services

Financial Services

20000+ Employees

Our client is a leading finance provider in the UK and Europe and is part of one of the world’s largest financial entities. In this fast paced digital first world, our client provides responsible consumer finance solutions in a B2B and B2C capacity and offer a variety of creative strategies and adaptable lending choices that convert aspirations into reality. Their vision is to be a driver of positive change and to provide helpful and affordable finance options that customers can trust and use every day. Over the last 50 years, our client has built a portfolio of over 27 million clients and employs more than 20,000 employees globally – with a team of around 700 here in the UK. With their firm focus on creating a leading working environment with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and CSR, our client has been recognized as one of the top employers in the UK for three consecutive years.

Role Summary

Required Skills and Experience

• Agile Project Management, Scrum and/or Prince2 Certification
• Over 7+ years of experience managing simultaneous complex programmes and projects within Financial Services
• Experience of working within a matrix management programme and Business as Usual (BaU) environment
• Previous experience with large-scale cloud migration programmes
• Broad knowledge of IT platforms and technologies
• Knowledge of Software Application Development in both Waterfall & Agile
• Self-starter who will work on own initiative and drive others
• Delivery focused / results driven with effective problem-solving and leadership skills
• Effective risk assessment and management
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability
• Proven budget control and cost management experience
• Understanding of key legal and compliance regulations
• Strong MS Product skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), Team Foundation Server (TFS) etc.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Business Analysis skills / professional qualification
• Awareness of IT Service Management such as ITIL
• Understanding of company data elements and security

Key Role Responsibilities

• Follow the established Project Management Methodology and produce key project management documents
• Prepare necessary reports, including status, specialist, and exception reports
• Identify, secure, and efficiently deploy both external and internal project resources
• Develop and maintain the project plan, monitoring activities and taking corrective actions as needed
• Review and accept work packages throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage budget, teams, and work streams day-to-day to ensure product delivery and meet specific project goals
• Conduct checkpoint meetings with project teams, clients, partners, third parties, and stakeholders to establish and maintain effective relationships
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including contingency planning
• Conduct risk assessments at key points in the project lifecycle and address issues efficiently
• Make key decisions on behalf of the company, following direction from the Project Sponsor and Project Steering Group
• Adapt management style to project circumstances, team dynamics, and the level of change required
• Foster an environment where colleagues are encouraged to suggest continuous improvements
• Manage key stakeholders, adapting approach and stance as circumstances change
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations within the assigned responsibility area
• Participate in required training, building on own professional development and expertise
• Comply with Data Protection Legislation regarding information disclosure