Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager

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9 months

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Glasgow - onsite x2 days a week

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£450 per day inside ir35

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Overview:

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a critical regulatory programme within a global banking environment. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in delivering large-scale regulatory, operational risk, and control risk programmes. The role will work closely with Director-level peers and senior stakeholders, including CCSO and technology teams, to ensure alignment on strategic deliverables.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• \nStakeholder Management and Communication:\n
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  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the bank, ensuring clear communication and alignment on programme goals.

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  • Act as the liaison between business and technology teams, balancing priorities and resource needs across both areas.

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• \nResource and Cost Management:\n
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  • Manage resource allocation, overseeing internal and external team members, as well as technology and business resources.

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  • Develop and maintain a cost management structure, ensuring all resources are used efficiently to deliver within budget constraints.

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• \nTechnology and Business Alignment:\n
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  • Deliver technology solutions that align with business requirements, ensuring successful integration across both domains.

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  • Demonstrate strong technology acumen to facilitate the translation of business needs into technological solutions that meet programme objectives.

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• \nGovernance and Compliance:\n
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  • Lead governance activities to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

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  • Oversee risk management processes, including operational and control risks, and ensure that the programme adheres to corporate governance standards.

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• \nReporting and Analysis:\n
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  • Oversee external reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate communication with relevant business units and regulatory bodies.

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  • Provide analysis and insights on programme performance, addressing issues, escalating as needed, and offering solutions to mitigate risks.

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Key Skills and Experience:

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• Significant experience working within global banking.

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• Proven expertise in regulatory programme management, focusing on operational risks and control risks.

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• Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management, with a focus on managing complex relationships at Director level and above.

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• Strong governance knowledge, ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with both regulatory and corporate standards.

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• Ability to drive digital and technology change, with a balance between business acumen and technology expertise.

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• Experienced in budgeting, resource coordination, cost-benefit analysis, risk and control management, and issue escalation.

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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) are .

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• Extensive experience in corporate governance, change management, and regulatory programme delivery.

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• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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