Senior Project Manager - (CONTRACT)

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Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering compliance and regulatory projects within the Financial Services sector. The ideal candidate will have recent experience at a Financial Services Company and demonstrated expertise in leading complex initiatives, ensuring operational readiness and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition project, ensuring smooth implementation across systems, processes, and products.
• Manage end-to-end delivery, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage resources effectively.
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and internal policies.

Required Skills & Experience

• Recent experience at a large financial institution.
• Minimum 8+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years in Financial Services.
• Proven track record of delivering compliance/regulatory projects in Finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial services including regulations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK, Prince2).
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, or related field
• Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile) highly desirable.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Kindly regard your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from the agency within 2 weeks.