Senior Project Manager Opportunity – Financial Services & Payments – Outside IR35
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our client on a 6 month contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, managing critical projects in the Financial Services & Payments sector. If you have a background in these areas, especially with knowledge of Visa/Mastercard, we want to hear from you!
Key Details:
- Experience: Minimum 4 years as a Senior Project Manager, ideally with experience in Financial Services, Payments, or Engineering.
- Location: Must be within the M25 and able to work from the office at least 3 days per week.
- Flexibility: Some flexibility in working hours is required, as clients operate in different time zones. Occasional travel abroad may be necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Planning & Management: Develop detailed project plans, set clear goals, and ensure timelines are met. You will be responsible for managing project budgets and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
- Team Coordination & Monitoring: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring regular project check-ins and effective tracking of workstreams.
- Stakeholder Communication: Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders and external partners. Provide regular status updates, including RAG reports, and manage exception reporting via the PMO.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks. Run cadence calls to ensure quality, compliance, and cost tracking are on track throughout the project lifecycle.
- Quality Assurance: At the end of workstreams, evaluate project outcomes and implement lessons learned for future projects.
- Integration Oversight: Work closely with the Product Team to oversee the integration of digital products, such as websites, mobile apps, and core platforms (e.g., Adyen), ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
Deliverables:
- Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including briefs, plans, and regular progress reports.
- Ensure successful onboarding of customers and internal users, supporting integrations and ensuring digital deliverables meet client expectations.
- Maintain logs of risks and issues, along with mitigation strategies and lessons learned to improve future projects.
If this sounds like the perfect position for you please apply with an up to date version of your CV for immediate consideration.
