Source Group International
Job title:
Senior Risk IT Project Manager
Company
Source Group International
Job description
Senior Risk IT Project Manager6 month initial contract (multiple extensions)
£850 per day via umbrella (negotiable for the right candidate)
London based, 2x a week in the office
Must be based and eligible to work in the UKProfile SummaryDuties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional project teams to deliver complex IT solutions within the Risk domain, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication, ensuring on-time and within-budget results.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders in Risk Management, IT, and other business units to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
- Utilize hands-on IT expertise to guide technical teams in developing, testing, and implementing software and infrastructure solutions for risk management.
- Ensure data governance, integrity, and security by applying industry best practices and regulatory standards, particularly in relation to risk data management.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and report on project progress, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to resolve issues and meet deliverables.
- Foster strong relationships with vendors and external partners, ensuring smooth collaboration and delivery of third-party solutions where applicable.
- Mentor and guide junior project managers and technical teams, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer within the team to enhance overall project execution.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Proven experience in leading and managing projects within the financial services industry, particularly in the Risk IT domain, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management practices.
- Solid experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar) and a demonstrated ability to manage Agile teams, sprints, and ceremonies effectively to deliver IT solutions on time and within scope.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of performing business and technical analysis to gather requirements, design solutions, and ensure alignment between business needs and IT capabilities.
- Experience with risk management frameworks and tools, with a deep understanding of how data and IT solutions are applied to manage financial risks, compliance, and reporting.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and collaboration platforms, with a solid grasp of Agile project tracking and reporting techniques.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities, including experience in managing cross-functional teams of developers, analysts, and other technical professionals.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa, ensuring clear understanding across all levels.
- Relevant qualifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification is an advantage, with a preference for candidates with additional certifications in risk management, financial services, or data analytics.
Expected salary
Location
South East England – London
Job date
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:19:46 GMT
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