Project Manager

MCS Group is partnering with a fast-growing software business to appoint an experienced Project Manager. This is a client-facing role delivering complex software implementation projects for major financial institutions. The successful candidate will take ownership from initial planning through to go-live, working closely with banking clients and internal delivery teams to keep projects on track.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious software company, take ownership of high-profile client projects and work directly with some of the largest organisations in financial services.

The Role

• As a PM you will lead projects from kick-off through to go-live
• You'll manage scope, budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies
• You'll work directly with banking clients and senior stakeholders across financial services
• Coordinate delivery across Product, Engineering and Client Services
• Create a smooth onboarding and implementation experience
• Manage change effectively and keep projects moving at pace
• Build trusted relationships and act as a key point of contact throughout delivery

The Person

• Strong project management experience within software, technology, fintech or financial services
• Proven experience delivering projects within financial services; ideally where banks have been the end client
• A track record of managing complex, client-facing projects (ideally software or technology focused)
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders across large financial institutions
• Strong knowledge of change management and project governance
• PRINCE2 or an equivalent project management qualification
• Experience using modern project management tools

Salary

• £50-55,000

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment, at MCS Group

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