Payments Project Manager ISO 20022

Job Description

A major London based bank. Description The Payments Project Manager - ISO 20022 will be leading a major payments project looking at introducing ISO 20022 messaging into domestic CHAPS payments. SWIFT is also coordinating the migration of cross-border payments to ISO 20022 and phasing out the existing payment messages. The Project Manager role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects through the complete lifecycle.responsibilities: The Project Manager will be assigned to deliver a change initiative and will need to understand the wider objectives of their project, demonstrate credibility in that field and be able to influence others. They must be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior managers, the programme office, the wider project and portfolio teams, and third parties.The Project Manager has the authority and is responsible for the delivery of the project on a day-to-day basis including: Initial planning and estimating to support the project initiation phase * Development of the technical and business justification together with the associated documentation to gain funding approval * Securing the appropriate resources for the project and project team mobilisation and then directing and motivating the project team * Establishing appropriate governance arrangements including the Project Board * Detailed planning incorporating all external dependencies * Management of the project delivery using a rigorous stage gate methodology (including the definition and execution of test plans, change configuration and service introduction ) * Proactively monitoring the projects overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate * Manage all aspects of RAID (risks, issues, dependencies and assumptions) including the development of contingency plans * Manage the projects reporting obligations within the delivery governance framework * Coordinate with other delivery teams to ensure work assigned to them is completed in accordance with the projects requirements * Engage with third party service providers or vendors associated with the project. Closely manage their delivery against well-defined cost, time and quality parameters. * Conduct post project reviews and close down activities. The role has a broad responsibility to work across the Programme Office, Technology and Business divisions to ensure that the solutions delivered are capable of achieving the benefits defined in the original business case working within the project time, cost and quality constraints. In addition to delivering their specific project assignment the jobholder will also contribute to the development of the Banks project management capability, by providing input into the continuing development of the Programme Office and the wider project and programme framework, using their practical experience of delivering projects. They may also act as a mentor or coach to more junior team members.Profile Payments Project Manager - ISO 20022 Job Requirements A strong interest in the payments industry and ISO 20022 * Experience of delivering payments projects (SWIFT, CHAPS, ISO 20022) as a Project Manager A recognised project or programme management qualification e.g. Prince 2, MSP, APMP or PMP. * Experience of managing projects spanning multiple business areas within an organisation * Experience of delivering projects within the Financial Services sector * Understanding of how Waterfall and Agile methodologies can effectively work together on a programme * A track record of successful project delivery throughout the entire project lifecycle, managing budgets in excess of £2mn * Specialist in all aspects of project management including project planning, estimating, budgetary control and RAID management (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence business decisions at senior management level and presents at Investment Board level * Strong organisation skills, with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and priorities, * Able to use judgement and provide sound justification for decisions, tailoring approach to delivery based on experience * Able to work collaboratively across an organisation, building a network of contacts both internally and externally * Clear communication skills (verbal and written); able to represent the project at governance forums or Boards * Strong leadership, people management and team building capabilities, with experience of line or matrix management of teams * Business change management experience gained from successfully managing the organisational, cultural and stakeholder challenges of a transformation project. Job Offer A competitive salary with excellent benefits.