Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - 7 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Project Management:

• Lead the project lifecycle from initiation to delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders from Business, Technology, and Operations to ensure alignment on design, scope, and delivery milestones.

• Solution Delivery Oversight:
  Work with solution architects and business SMEs to agree on the future-state architecture and take ownership of the implementation plan and methodology.

• Target Operating Model Implementation:
  Drive execution of a clearly defined TOM, ensuring that roles, responsibilities, and governance structures are clearly articulated and adopted across functions.

• Project Governance:
  Set up and manage robust governance processes including steering committees, working groups, risk tracking, and status reporting.

• Resource & Budget Management:
  Define and secure required resourcing; track and manage project budget, escalating as necessary.

• Issue & Risk Management:
  Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies; drive timely resolution of blockers and decisions.

• Milestone Tracking & Roadmap Delivery:
  Ensure project milestones are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and according to quality expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in Project or Program Management in Financial Services, preferably in Global Markets.
• Proven success in leading large-scale system transformation programs, ideally involving data platforms or market data solutions.
• Experience in delivering projects involving data model implementation and Target Operating Model execution.
• Strong understanding of the Global Markets trading environment, including front-to-back processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and influence C-level stakeholders.

• Excellent knowledge of project governance, risk management, and financial tracking.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering); PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep domain expertise in Market Data Infrastructure and Trading Platforms.
• Experience with cross-functional transformation involving multiple business units and geographies.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management in capital markets.

• Experience managing offshore/onshore delivery models.