Project Manager

Job Title: Loan IQ Delivery Project Manager

Experience: 10-15yrs

Location: London, UK

Work Type: Hybrid (should be able to work from office in London few times a week)

Duration: 12months

Section/Function: MarketIT&BankingIT

Type: Contractual

Job Description:

We are looking for someone along three dimensions

• We are currently seeking a PM who is experienced in implementing Loan IQ packages with strong business knowledge.
• Demonstrable knowledge and meaningful experience of Loan IQ implementations - as a PM, Delivery Lead or Product Owner
• Demonstrable experience of managing a large, complex programmes if work, ideally in a CIB
• Demonstrable experience of a large project through the full software development lifecycle

Objective

This role is central to driving the Loan IQ implementation for EMEA, consolidating efforts

across the US IT and EMEA regions to ensure a streamlined and effective delivery.

ProfileSummary

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the pre-study phase of the replacement of our Loan Product Management System as part of a broader EMEA transformation programme, MIT BIT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Commercial Banking operations, particularly with regards to Loans as a product, and extensive experience in project management within complex, global environments.

The role requires effective stakeholder management across Europe and the US, and a deep understandingofsoftwaredevelopmentlifecycles,andstrongvendormanagementskills.The successful candidate will be a responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the IT component of pre-study phase of this critical project, working with the overall PM, ensuring EMEA's requirements are fed into the US Loan re-platforming project and aligning with our overarching goal of cost-efficient and sustainable IT architecture.

Beyondthisinitialfocus,thereisanexpectationthatthisrolewill beexpectedtocontributeto the successfuldeliveryof various other projectswithin theMIT BIT program, covering awide range of initiatives across the EMEA banking and securities domains.

DutiesandResponsibilities

• Project Leadership : Lead the Loan Product Management System Replacementpre-study,ensuringalignmentwiththeoverallMITBIT program's goals and timelines.
• StakeholderManagement:Engagewithseniorstakeholdersacross headquarters, US, and within the European context to ensure clear communication, alignment and support for the project.
• Planning & Coordination : Develop detail project plans, including timelines, resourceallocation,andriskmanagementstrategies,ensuringalldeliverables are met within budget and scope.
• Software Development Oversight: Oversee all aspects of the software developmentlifecycle(SDLC)forthereplacementsystem,ensuringbest practices are followed and quality standards are met.
• Vendormanagement:Manageandcontrolthepackagevendor,ensuringtheir progress aligns with project timelines and quality standards. Negotiate with the vendor when necessary to address any issues, delays, or changes in scope.
• RiskManagement&Escalation:Identifypotentialrisksandissuesproactively across all delivery activities, and manage them through appropriate mitigation strategies, escalating when necessary to ensure the overall program remains on track.
• Reporting:Provideregularprojectstatusupdatestostakeholdersandsenior management.
• BudgetManagement:Monitorprojectbudgets,ensuringefficientallocationof resources and cost-effective delivery of project outcomes.
• Team collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Businessunits,toensure thesuccessfulintegrationandimplementationofthe new system and future projects.

Qualifications,SkillsandExperience

• PMP,PRINCE2orsimilarprojectmanagementcertification(Desirable)
• In-depthunderstandingofthesoftwaredevelopmentprocessandoverallproject life cycle (Essential)
• In-depthknowledgeandworkexperienceofbankingproductandfinance,anda strong understanding of the regulatory environment in the banking sector. (Essential)
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT Project management, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects within complex, multinational organizations,Experienceinmanaginglong-termassignmentsandcontributing to multiple projects within a broader program is highly valued. (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and control external application vendors,ensuringtheymeetprojectrequirementsandtimelines.(Essential)
• Strongnegotiationskillstohandleanychallengesthatarisewiththevendor (Desirable)
• Demonstratedabilitytomanagerelationshipswithseniorstakeholdersacross multiple regions, including Europe, with a clear understanding of reginal and global impact. (Essential)
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience overseeingallstagesfromrequirementsgatheringtodevelopmentandpost- implementation support. (Essential)
• Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,withtheabilitytopresent complexinformationclearlyandeffectivelytodiverse audiences.(Essential)
• Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskillswithproactiveapproachto identifying issues and implementing solutions. (Essential)
• Abilitytothriveinafast-paces,dynamicenvironmentandmanagemultiple priorities simultaneously. (Desirable)
• Abletounderstandbusinessuserrequirements(Essential)
• Excellentbusinessacumenandclientfacingskills(Essential)
• Aconceptualthinkerwhocanpresentcomplexideasandtopicstoawide audience (both technical and non-technical) (Essential)
• Goodanalyticalskills,abletocontributetomajorbusinesschange(Essential)
• Selfassured,dynamic,opentoideas,abletoinfluenceothers (Essential)
• Abletoworktotighttimescales,becommerciallyaware,andhavetheabilityto work well within a team structure (Essential)
• TechnicallyandArchitecturallyaware(Essential)
• LoanKnowledge&Experience (Desirable)
• Abilitytoquicklyreacttosituationswhilstmaintainingahighqualityofwork (Desirable)
• Selfstarterwitha"cando,willdo"attitude(Essential)
• Knowledgeofbankingsystems (Essential)