Infrastructure Project/Program Manager - Banking
23 hours ago
Sheffield
The Role: Infrastructure Project/Program Manager - Banking Location: Sheffield, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite Job Description: A Senior Project/Program Manager with banking experience orchestrates high-stakes initiatives—such as regulatory compliance, technology upgrades, or product launches—by managing end-to-end lifecycles, budgets, and cross-functional teams. They bridge technical teams with business units, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and strategic goals, often requiring over 8 years of experience. Key Responsibilities • Strategic Delivery: Lead complex projects/programs, defining scope, roadmaps, and milestones to align with the bank’s goals., • Risk & Regulatory Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring all projects meet internal policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Dodd-Frank, KYC)., • Stakeholder Management: Regularly update executive leadership and steering committees on project progress, risks, and budgetary status., • Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate efforts between technology (IT), operations, product owners, and third-party vendors., • Project Governance: Enforce, or refine, project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)., • Financial Oversight: Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and cost control., • Change Management: Evaluate and implement change requests while minimizing disruption to business operations. Required Qualifications & Experience • Banking Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of banking products, capital markets, credit risk, or payment systems., • Experience: 8–15+ years in project/program management, specifically within financial institutions or fintech., • Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are typically required or highly preferred., • Tools: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana)