Senior Project Manager

We are working with a global financial institution to recruit a Senior Project Manager/PMO. The ideal candidate will have very strong skills in effective communication and have displayed experience driving successful project outcomes within a Markets division.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare concise Markets activity/progress reports tailored to various audiences.
• Provide critical review and challenge on activity/progress reports from other functions.
• Utilize best practice PMO methodologies to maintain plans, manage risks and issues, and meet stakeholder needs.
• Drive project end results as a representative of Markets.
• Proactively track project progress against goals.
• Promote partner involvement through effective communication of project status across diverse stakeholders.

Essential Criteria

• At least 5-7 years' experience in a Senior Project Management or leadership role.
• Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to deeply investigate content and oversee the portfolio.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating collaboration across large organizations and a proactive approach to communication.
• Ability to drive progress issue-by-issue and ensure deadlines are met.
• Experience managing inter-department dependencies (e.g., Compliance, Technology, Internal Audit).
• Demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically, and analytically, and to creatively problem solve.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

This role will be a hybrid role with 3 days in the office in Belfast. Although the role is initially for a 7-month period there is a high possibility of extension.
If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call me on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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