Infrastructure Project Manager - Banking

The Role: Senior Infrastructure Project 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.

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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.

• Technology Fluency:

  Experience implementing digital banking solutions, core banking upgrades, or data migration projects.

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or IT (Master’s/MBA preferred).

• 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)