Job Description:
This is a 12 - month contract with our client in the banking sector.
We are seeking a versatile Senior Project Manager with to drive the execution of medium-sized strategic projects for our client in the banking sector. This cross-disciplinary role spans multiple environments—including IT, engineering, and property—requiring an adaptable leader who can blend traditional project governance with deep Agile expertise.
Key Responsibilitie;
- End-to-End Delivery: Manage medium-sized projects from commencement to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, governance, and timelines
- Agile Execution & Mentorship: Partner with Product Managers to translate epics and stories into actionable sprint tasks; run weekly facilitation and retrospective sessions; coach and mentor junior staff on Agile best practices.
- Stakeholder & Change Management: Map and manage diverse stakeholder groups, lead business change impact assessments (processes, systems, roles), and maintain transparent reporting using quality metrics.
- Financial & Scope Control: Ensure accurate cost estimation, manage project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and maintain strict traceability of defined business benefits.
Requirements
- Experience: 7 to 10 years of project management experience leading cross-functional or multi-disciplinary initiatives.
- Agile Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of Agile frameworks, backlog refinement, and software delivery mechanics.
- Stakeholder Mastery: Proven ability to navigate complex corporate environments, facilitate diverse groups, and manage change cycles.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong background in scoping, resource allocation, budget management, and project governance.