Senior Project Manager

Sbs Software; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex technology projects, particularly in cloud migrations and software implementations. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a background in financial services. This role offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing and diversity.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Dental Insurance

Eye Care Vouchers

Flu Vaccinations

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in autonomously delivering complex, external client projects.
• Proven project management experience with formal certifications.
• Ideally, experience in a financial services or regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale technology projects.
• Work with clients to scope, plan, and deliver solutions.
• Manage risks, budgets, and timelines effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery

Communication

Cloud Migrations

Education

PMP or PRINCE 2 Certification

Job description

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Hybrid model: Minimum 2 days in the office per week.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and has successfully delivered complex client-facing projects for software providers or FinTech vendors. If you are passionate about delivering cutting-edge cloud migrations, software upgrades and implementations, and possess impeccable leadership, stakeholder management and project delivery skills, we would love to hear from you!

What will the role involve?

• Leading and delivering large-scale, high-impact technology projects across cloud migrations, software upgrades, and implementations
• Working autonomously with external clients to scope, plan, and deliver solutions that meet their business needs, as well as collaborating with and influencing talented internal teams and stakeholders to drive success
• Owning and managing risks, budgets, and timelines whilst continually seeking opportunities to improve the commercial position of projects
• Influencing joint steering committees, ensuring alignment and effective decision-making
• Working in an innovative and solutions-focused environment to enable seamless project execution
• Responsible for identifying opportunities to improve our project management craft competency, coupled with the influencing and delivery skills to ensure successful execution and adoption
• Potentially, the leadership and delivery of bespoke, internal or external technical work packages or projects

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in autonomously delivering complex, external client projects in a supplier/vendor environment
• Proven experience in project management and delivery, underpinned by a formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE 2)
• Knowledge of cloud migrations, software upgrades, and implementations
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ideally, financial services or regulatory environment experience

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay, and you aren't alone! Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all the criteria. At SBS, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. So if this role excites you and you're eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you – even if your experience doesn’t tick every box just yet, send us your application!

What's in it for you?

We’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations
• Finance & Protection: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider

As part of our hiring process, new employees will be required to pass a confidential consumer credit check and DBS check. This is a straightforward credit check for CCJs, bankruptcy and a criminal record check; however, if you wish to know more about what is or is not acceptable, please ask our recruitment team. We are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Software Development, Banking, and Technology, Information and Media