Senior IT Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Up to £110,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working, London office

A leading provider of high-performance financial technology solutions is seeking a client-facing Senior Project Manager with relevant domain experienced to support immediate project demands while demonstrating strong long-term potential within a growing, client-focused organisation.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Project Manager you will take ownership of complex, front-office technology projects for global financial institutions, ensuring successful delivery from discovery through to deployment, whilst also line managing a small team of Project Managers, coaching and supporting their career development and building the capabilities of a growing project management team.

This role offers significant client exposure, influence with senior stakeholders, and the chance to shape delivery standards across the business in a team management role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading multi-stream software delivery projects, ensuring scope, timelines and budgets are tightly controlled.
• Acting as a trusted partner to clients, building strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders across capital markets.
• Providing clear leadership to internal teams, ensuring alignment across development, operations and client functions.
• Using data-driven forecasting models to produce accurate delivery timelines and support decision-making.
• Supporting account growth by identifying opportunities for further engagement.
• Overseeing governance, reporting, RAID management and delivery standards across your project portfolio.
• Line managing and developing Project Managers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

About You

We are seeking a Project Manager who can step confidently into a senior delivery role and grow with the organisation over the long term. You will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering complex projects as a Project Manager
• Experience within capital markets, asset management or hedge funds.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at senior levels.
• Experience in line management, coaching and developing project teams.
• Exposure to account management or commercial engagement.
• A structured approach to delivery, with the ability to use data to forecast timelines and manage risk.
• Formal Agile and/or Prince2 accreditation.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where delivery excellence is valued and where you can make a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and internal standards. The organisation offers a hybrid working model (London office), a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture that supports professional development.