The Role: Infrastructure Project/Program Manager - Banking

Location: Sheffield, UK

Position Type: Contract Inside IR35

Remote work option Available: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite

Job Description:

A Senior Project/Program Manager with banking experience orchestrates high-stakes initiatives—such as regulatory compliance, technology upgrades, or product launches—by managing end-to-end lifecycles, budgets, and cross-functional teams. They bridge technical teams with business units, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and strategic goals, often requiring over 8 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

* Strategic Delivery: Lead complex projects/programs, defining scope, roadmaps, and milestones to align with the bank's goals.

* Risk & Regulatory Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring all projects meet internal policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Dodd-Frank, KYC).

* Stakeholder Management: Regularly update executive leadership and steering committees on project progress, risks, and budgetary status.

* Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate efforts between technology (IT), operations, product owners, and third-party vendors.

* Project Governance: Enforce, or refine, project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).

* Financial Oversight: Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and cost control.

* Change Management: Evaluate and implement change requests while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

* Banking Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of banking products, capital markets, credit risk, or payment systems.

* Experience: 8-15+ years in project/program management, specifically within financial institutions or fintech.

* Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are typically required or highly preferred.

* Tools: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana)