Project Manager – Banking – Data Projects
Venn Group are recruiting for a Project Manager to assist in data-related projects for an international bank in London. The organisation in question are currently at the beginning stages of a long-term programme to centralise projects throughout the PMO function across the EMEA region.
Once in the role, the candidate will successfully plan and deliver large-scale data-centric projects, including: Data Migration; Data Classification; Data Records Management; Data Domain Transformations; and any other associated projects, or work within similar frameworks.
This department are aiming to recruit a technical Project Manager to manage and assist in the delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, appropriately managing the end-to-end project lifecycle of each endeavour, accounting for and mitigating risks throughout.
The position holder will need to drive forward the regulatory and compliance agenda, adhering to internal and external standards; therefore it would be beneficial for applicants to demonstrate experience delivering large-scale transformation and/or regulatory projects, within a banking environment.
A key function of this role involves direct liaison with key stakeholders (internal and external) on a daily basis, communicating changes to project plans, potential risks and issues, and team objectives as the project(s) develop. Inter-departmental communication will be expected regularly, and candidates will deal with C-Suite level stakeholders, therefore candidates must display excellent presenting and organisational skills.
Effective team management skills would be beneficial, since this role involves a mixture of conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement, coaching, and ad hoc training of junior members of staff.
Overall, this contract role offers the opportunity to join an established organisation at the launch of a new programme, ultimately shaping firm-wide policy and direction within a dynamic project-focussed and team environment.
To explore this opportunity further, please submit your CV to this advertisement and a member of Venn Group’s Financial Services team will reach out.