Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Project ManagerLocation: Cardiff - Hybrid and Remote options are availableSalary: Up to £65,000Benefits:

• 25 Days rising to 30 days with service
• Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 6%)
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
• Cycle to work
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discounts
• Discounted car parking
• Eye care reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition awards (SPICE Programme & ABCD awards)
• Social events such as paid for Summer/Christmas Parties

About the position - Project ManagerOur client is looking for a highly motivated professional with experience in delivery of change, process improvements, and associated management information within the financial services sector. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of IT,regulatory and business change projects, on time, within budget and in scope.You will ensure change is managed to a high standard, working closely with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure the projects deliver the expected benefits.About our clientOur client is a rapidly growing Specialist Mortgage Lender who are expanding their Wholesale Department, within Second Change Mortgages.Responsibilities for the role of Project Manager

• Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle to ensure the change agenda is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives
• Mange the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, documentation, and reporting, in line with project governance
• Ensure all project effort and spend is recorded to drive effective financial reporting
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs using the change management process
• Develop a communications strategy for both stakeholders and end users. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Proactively and efficiently identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues throughout the lifecycle of a project, escalating as appropriate. Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables
• Prepare reports for senior management and stakeholders regarding status of projects, including key risks and issues and associated mitigants
• Liaise with external parties as required to ensure all change is aligned and dependencies effectively managed
• Build effective relationships with project stakeholders at all levels to ensure project outcomes are successfully delivered (i.e., ensure requirements are fully approved and that expectations are clear and understood)
• Support the continuous development and improvement of the Change Management function
• Comply with and/or ensure compliance with all Data Protection Policies and the management of personal information; if in a management role then additional responsibility to ensure relevant and effective support for team members with their data protectionresponsibilities

Experience and competencies required for the position of Project Manager

• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies and their successful application
• Extensive knowledge of project governance
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Project
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience working within a Financial Services IT environment delivering multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Financial Services regulations and experience of delivering regulatory projects
• Demonstrable experience of successfully delivering projects using formal methodologies
• Knowledge of managing and implementing regulatory projects
• Experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, Waterfall
• Strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent planning, documentation, report writing and presentation skills
• A self-starter, with a can-do attitude
• Bachelors Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Project Management Qualification

For more information regarding the role of Project Manager please contact usStellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the RECDue to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.

Keyskills :
Financial ServicesProject ManagementPRINCE2ProjectProgramme Manager