Head of Project Management in Operations

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Randstad Financial & Professional Full time

Key Responsibilities:
 Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to established governance and best practices from initiation to completion.
 Deliver intricate transformation projects when applicable, guiding them from design through to implementation and transition to business as usual.
 Collaborate with subject matter experts and project teams to identify, define, gather, document, and communicate data input and future migration needs.
 Engage closely with relevant business units and key stakeholders to facilitate effective and efficient project execution.
 Develop and maintain project plans, adjusting as necessary to accommodate evolving needs and requirements.
 Prepare comprehensive data input and migration strategies, including risk assessments, milestones, quality assurance, and business approval details.
 Comprehend project budgeting; monitor expenditures; analyze variances, baseline project plans, and manage change control while initiating corrective actions as needed.
 Maintain up-to-date project status reports for stakeholders; coordinate updates for steering committees; proactively anticipate and respond to changes.
 Identify and manage interdependencies with other projects as required.
 Collaborate closely with technology teams, including Infrastructure and business product owners, to design and deliver effective solutions.
 Generate management information regarding project health and progress delivery.
 Plan, manage, and escalate risks and issues promptly to prioritize actions and inform overall strategy, monitoring potential impacts as part of the data migration strategy.
 Accountable for identifying resource needs and assigning responsibilities to ensure target dates are met.
 Oversee all daily operational aspects of project deliverables.
 Work in conjunction with the central PMO to ensure alignment of project governance and delivery processes, maintaining a complete audit trail.

Skills and Experience:
 Proactive management of multi-functional projects, preferably within Banking Operations, Payments, and Middle/Back Office sectors.
 Over 10 years of experience in project management within an operational environment, ideally in Payments.
 Strong understanding of Payments messaging, particularly ISO20022.
 Solid knowledge of investment banking products, financial operations, and trade flows.
 Proven track record of delivering projects to financial institutions within established timelines and budgets.
 Effective staff management and team organization skills.
 Experience in demand and supply management.
 Strong capabilities in project delivery and deadline management.
 Excellent communication and leadership skills.
 Familiarity with various delivery methodologies, including both waterfall and agile approaches.
 Clear comprehension of change management within a corporate context.
 Strong governance focus on delivery, with experience leading Steering Committees involving senior stakeholders.
 Proficient in project management tools and software.
 Advanced skills in Microsoft Professional Suite, including Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and foster relationships across diverse skill sets within an international organization.
 Proven experience in budget management.
 Skilled in identifying project outputs and tracking the delivery of business benefits.

Work Experience:
 Knowledge of Front-to-Back Office transaction lifecycle management and associated risks.
 Over 10 years of experience successfully leading complex projects across the Operations domain.
 Demonstrated experience in managing multiple work streams.
 Background in the financial industry.
 Good understanding of the regulatory landscape, including regulatory reporting requirements.
 Desirable to possess knowledge of various financial products, including fixed income, derivatives, money markets, and corporate lending.

Education / Qualifications:
 Prince2 or APMP project management methodology certification is advantageous.
 Excellent skills in MS Project and MS Office.

Personal Requirements:
 Exceptional communication abilities.
 Results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
 Proactive and motivated approach to work.
 Ability to operate with urgency and prioritize tasks effectively.
 Strong decision-making capabilities, demonstrating sound judgment.
 Structured and logical work approach.
 Excellent problem-solving skills.
 Creative and innovative mindset.
 Strong interpersonal skills.
 Capacity to manage substantial workloads and meet tight deadlines.
 Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
 Calm demeanor, capable of performing well under pressure.
 Strong numerical aptitude.
 Confident in leading meetings, project teams, and providing clear direction.
 Excellent managerial and leadership experience.
 Ability to lead a high-performing team, guiding, advising, and mentoring junior project team members.
 Strategic mindset with the ability to inspire and motivate the team.
 Capability to articulate and implement vision and strategy.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourages applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Appointments will be made based on merit alone, but candidates must demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional operates as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations.

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