Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Digital Assets

London - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - 5 days in office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading financial markets organisation delivering strategic technology and business transformation initiatives. Experience within investments / asset management / wealth management is essential.

This role offers the chance to work on software development and digital innovation programmes supporting the evolution of next-generation trading, investment and digital asset capabilities within a highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity

Working across business and technology teams, you will lead complex, multi-stream initiatives from inception through to delivery, helping bring new platforms, products and operational capabilities to market.

You'll be at the centre of large-scale transformation initiatives, partnering with technology, product, operations, risk and compliance teams to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology and change programmes
• Manage multiple workstreams across software development, operations and business functions
• Build and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, RAID logs and executive reporting
• Work closely with engineering, architecture and product teams to deliver strategic technology initiatives
• Drive stakeholder engagement across senior leadership, technology and business teams
• Support business readiness, operating model evolution and adoption of new capabilities
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges
• Ensure delivery remains aligned to evolving business priorities and strategic objectives

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology and software development projects within financial services, fintech or capital markets
• Strong project management, delivery management or business change background
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and drive programmes to successful outcomes
• Strong understanding of governance, risk and regulatory considerations
• Experience working with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology initiatives with exposure to digital assets and emerging financial technologies
• High-profile programmes with significant business impact
• Collaborative environment where technology and innovation are central to growth
• Direct engagement with senior business and technology stakeholders
• Chance to help shape the future direction of digital financial services

This role would suit a Senior Project Manager, Delivery Manager or Change Manager who enjoys leading complex software delivery programmes and is excited by the rapidly evolving digital assets and financial technology landscape.