Project Manager - Financial Services
IBMUnited Kingdom9 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyProject Management, Information Technology
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Introduction
At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We Offer
We are currently on the lookout for a seasoned Project Manager with a robust background in financial services to join our esteemed team at IBM.
In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to spearhead cross-functional teams, directing them towards the successful delivery of top-notch custom development solutions or overseeing application maintenance and support.
Your responsibilities will encompass the crucial task of ensuring all projects are completed within the outlined scope, budget, and timeline, aligning with both business needs and contractual obligations. A solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools, coupled with exceptional organizational and time management skills, are mandatory for this position.
Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as interpersonal abilities, are a must, alongside the capacity to collaborate effectively in a team setting and adapt to evolving priorities. A genuine enthusiasm for project management and a commitment to ongoing improvement are key attributes we value highly.
This is an unparalleled chance to thrive and advance in a nurturing and diverse working atmosphere. If you're ready to make a significant impact and propel our organization forward, we invite you to apply without delay. Become a catalyst in our journey towards success by joining us today!
Responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.
A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
We Offer
- Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
- Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
- Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
- Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
- A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
- Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
- Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
- More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
We are currently on the lookout for a seasoned Project Manager with a robust background in financial services to join our esteemed team at IBM.
In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to spearhead cross-functional teams, directing them towards the successful delivery of top-notch custom development solutions or overseeing application maintenance and support.
Your responsibilities will encompass the crucial task of ensuring all projects are completed within the outlined scope, budget, and timeline, aligning with both business needs and contractual obligations. A solid understanding of project management methodologies and tools, coupled with exceptional organizational and time management skills, are mandatory for this position.
Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as interpersonal abilities, are a must, alongside the capacity to collaborate effectively in a team setting and adapt to evolving priorities. A genuine enthusiasm for project management and a commitment to ongoing improvement are key attributes we value highly.
This is an unparalleled chance to thrive and advance in a nurturing and diverse working atmosphere. If you're ready to make a significant impact and propel our organization forward, we invite you to apply without delay. Become a catalyst in our journey towards success by joining us today!
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams in delivering custom development solutions or managing application maintenance and support.
- Ensure project completion within the specified scope, cost, and timeline while meeting business requirements and contractual obligations.
- Manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and staffing requirements, including IBM, client employees, and third-party vendors.
- Establish effective communication plans, deliver regular project status updates to stakeholders, and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies.
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
- Proven experience in project management and methodologies.
- Strong organizational, time and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstratable evidence of strong commercial and financial management experiences.
- Ability to work well in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
- Team leadership experiences.
- Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Asana).
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
- Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC).
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for project management and continuous improvement
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt
- Agile Certified Practitioner (PDA)
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