IT Project Manager

12-month FTC.

Salary to be discussed.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing complex IT projects in a fast-paced financial institution environment. Your primary focus will be on ensuring successful delivery of project deliverables within the constraints of schedule, scope, and budget. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including development, QA, infrastructure, and business units.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project management artifacts, including project plans, status reports, risk and issue logs, and software artifacts in JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Establish and oversee Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate effectively with all levels, from senior management to project team members.
• Conduct regular meetings with project team members to track progress and provide status updates to key stakeholders.
• Prioritise activities, address risks/issues, and manage resources efficiently across various departments.
• Build a collaborative and productive team environment, driving accountability towards critical milestones and deadlines.
• Anticipate and address potential impediments to team delivery and administer metrics tracking.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Agile application development in a financial institution environment.
• Minimum 5 years of solid practical experience managing complex projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in project management, information technology, creativity, business analysis, data analytics, problem-solving, change/release management, multi-tasking, and service management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent written and oral English.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Superior communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and related tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.