Project Manager

• Project Manager (General Projects) Central London/ Hybrid working pattern
• The role will be reporting to the Technical Project Manager who in turn will report to the CIO.
• This role is based in the Bank ’s City of London Office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working policy.

Role Profile

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

Project Delivery and Management

• Lead and support end-to-end projects, via lifecycle process and successful delivery of business-critical projects across the business.
• Oversee day-to-day project related activities, identifying roadblocks and potential delays
• Understand technical touchpoints, dependencies, and delivery requirements, escalating issues with line manager
• Adhere to Project Management framework, policy, process and reporting tools
• Define and document project scope, objectives and desired outcome
• Define roles and responsibilities of the project team and determine clear deliverables
• Produce business case in collaboration with the business and line manager
• Gather and collate business requirements in preparation of onboarding future suppliers in collaboration with the line manager and QA manager
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally
• Prepare a budget based on project scope and in coordination with the PMO and line manager
• Meet regularly with the Technical Project managers and project stakeholders with periodic updates
• Report adherence to budget and resource allocation through all project phases to the PMO
• Report deviations on a timely basis, seeking solutions where possible
• Schedule project timelines
• Assist the PMO with the generation of regular reports to update the project team and stakeholders
• Produce Request for Proposal (RFP’s) to source solutions based on business requirements
• Manage or oversee end to end vendor selection process
• Act as a bridge between IT, Business and external suppliers
• Maintain RACI/ Project risk register for projects under supervision, reporting high risk items as they arise to line manage and PMO or Steering Group
• Adhere to the change policy when delivering projects
• Ensure smooth handover to BAU

Essential Skills & Knowledge/ Qualification and Training

• Strong projects delivery track record
• Project management qualification and experience in several methodologies
• Fully conversant with Prince or Agile methodologies
• Digital Transformation experience
• Strong leadership qualities
• Advanced data analysis skills
• Clear communicator, people person
• Facilitates resolution on a proactive basis
• 2 to 3 years of PM experience
• Extensive banking background
• Desire to work in a charitable environment

Professional qualifications:

PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification

Interpersonal skills:

Self-starter, with attention to detail and a strong team spirit. Ability to be hands on and work in a small team Highly organised Excellent planning skills Ability to persuade and motivate

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Candidates are selected for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.

For further information, please contact: 

Enrico Castagnetti, Wintermann Search & Selection Limited

Mobile:       +44 (0)7711 267500

Email:         enrico@wintermann.co.uk