TL;DR

Project Manager (Financial Services): Leading technology change initiatives for a wealth management business, leveraging Agile and Waterfall methodologies with an accent on defining project plans, budgets, and resource models. Focus on managing complex projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery, mitigating risks, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Location: Southampton

Company

%hirify_global% plc is a leading wealth management business, overseeing £126.3 billion in customer investments.

What you will do

Lead complex technology change projects using best-practice methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
Define project plans, budgets, and resource models.
Manage risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes.
Monitor project progress against KPIs and take corrective actions.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence decision-making.
Coach and develop team members to enhance capability.

Requirements

Essential: APMQ or MSP or equivalent certification required.
Proven project management experience in Financial Services required.
Skilled in managing virtual teams and third-party vendors.
Strong knowledge of Agile and IT delivery lifecycles.
Demonstrated leadership capability with strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate under pressure and drive results.

Nice to have

Evidence of equivalent experience in Financial Services.

Culture & Benefits

26 days of holiday (182 hours).
Opportunity to participate in the %hirify_global% Incentive Scheme.
Non-contributory company pension scheme.
Flexible benefits package available for UK employees via salary deduction.
Commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities.
Values: Do the right thing, Always curious, Embrace challenge, Stronger together.