Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Duration: 6 months, extensions likely

Location: Bromley/Hybrid (four times per week requirement in the office)

Salary: circa £83000 per annum

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager

Our client, a leading player in the banking sector, is seeking a talented Project Manager to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. This role, based in Bromley, Greater London, offers the chance to lead impactful projects that drive regulatory reporting and operational performance. If you are a proactive and driven individual with a passion for project management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Document: Take charge of project and remediation requirement documentation, identifying gaps and defining necessary controls to support sustained regulatory compliance.
• Execution Oversight: Monitor the execution of defined project tasks by tracking deliverables, maintaining project plans, and measuring progress against established key performance indicators.
• Resource Management: Plan, coordinate, and manage project resources, ensuring role clarity and capacity alignment across various project teams and workstreams.
• Collaboration: Facilitate effective collaboration among project teams, technology partners, risk management, and multiple lines of business to drive alignment and execution.
• Project Planning: Utilise appropriate tools and methodologies to plan and organise projects, including technology platforms that support client-facing employees.
• Risk Navigation: Influence decision-making across partner organisations and drive timely resolution of risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Change Adoption: Assess adoption risks and partner with stakeholders to address readiness, communications, and execution challenges for change initiatives.
• Integrated Delivery: Develop and maintain an integrated delivery plan, proactively identifying risks, defining mitigation strategies, and managing dependencies while escalating issues to stakeholders.

Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated experience in project management within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and operational performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and facilitating decision-making.
• Proficient in project management tools and methodologies, with a knack for resource allocation and risk management.
• A proactive problem solver with a focus on achieving results and driving change.

If you are ready to take on the challenge and make a significant impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your project management skills within a reputable banking organisation. Apply today to be considered for this exciting role!

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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