Our client is an International bank looking to hire a Project Manager fot their London Head office.
DUTIES / JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Accountabilities
Own the delivery and implementation of all the projects across the Bank with thin the targeted timeline.
Responsible for planning and managing all aspects of the delivery of projects
Lead the negotiations with third parties/vendors which involves the selection of suppliers, agreement, planning, timelines and quality of deliverables
Providing an update on the ongoing Projects to Senior Management and highlighting any risks associated.
Project Management
Collaborates with stakeholders to document project scope, deliverables, goals, costs, risks and estimated resources needed.
Ensures that projects remain in-scope and meet budgetary, scheduling, and quality requirements.
Creates, manages, and distributes project communications like project tracker, schedules and more to relevant stakeholders across the Bank
Provides project status updates at predetermined time intervals to all stakeholders, including Senior Management.
Communicates routinely to management, project team members, and other stakeholders, actively soliciting and addressing feedback.
Assists in business development efforts to create project proposals, RFPs, estimates, and schedules.
Sets and monitors project budgets and staffing requirements.
Ensures adherence to legally binding requirements.
Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project
Establishes key project criteria metrics.
Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in operational plan
Plans and leads status review meetings, which may include internal team members and vendors
Responsible for training, managing, and motivating the project team, as well as resolving team conflicts.
Resolves technical and operational issues as required.
Implement best project management practices within the Bank
Skills and Experience Required
3+ years of proven experience in Project Management at a mid-senior level.
Excellent project management skills including prioritization, scheduling, and documentation.
Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Solid technology and digital projects understanding and ability to define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Ability to quickly learn, understand and apply new technologies.
Willingly to mentor more junior team members and share knowledge.
Strong excel, presentation and analytical skills
Understanding of the UK regulatory environment and due diligence processes
Strong people management skills and thorough knowledge of banking products and services and a wider understanding of the banking universe. Effective team player to ensure smooth functioning at all levels of hierarchy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and able to handle multiple-tasks with minimum supervision