Programme Manager

Programme Manager - £80,000-£95,000 – London

I am working with a prestigious Financial Technology company and Market Leader in solutions to Global Markets. My client is looking for an experienced Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager to join the existing team based in London managing the on boarding of large programmes for Tier 1 banks within the Post-Trade function.

To be a real success as a candidate you will need to have experience in the following areas. Being the primary contact point for Tier 1 banking clients and aligning their requirements with the global IT delivery and implementation functions and, as such, must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of IT change delivery (preferably, investment banking).

Ideally having worked for a solution provider or alternatively being experienced in vendor management from a client perspective, the successful candidate must be confident and self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

In the role you will need the following:

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, with a flexible approach to work, within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Plan and design the programme and proactively monitor and drive its progress, resolve issues and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Provides leadership and direction to delivery team
• Knowledge of CREST UK market 
• Effectively plans and manages assigned projects and programmes
• Proven track record of programme/project delivery within a financial services environment and experience of large scale change projects
• Strong experience of vendor / client relationship management, preferably from the vendor perspective.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with both business and technology stakeholders at any level
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to influence effective outcomes
• Critical-thinking and time critical problem-solving skills

If you have a proven track record and can provide me with relevant programme/project experience for this role, please email your CV to dom.worthington@harringtonstarr.com or call me for more information 0203 587 7007

Programme Manager - £80,000-£95,000 – London