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Branch Transformation Project Manager Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Description
Branch Transformation Project Manager
Duration – 6 months
Location – Manchester / Remote
Summary
My high-profile banking client is looking for a project manager to join their team based in Manchester on a hybrid basis (1-2 days a month on site) on an initial 6-month contract with chance of extensions.
As Branch Transformation project manager, you will focus on 4 key areas; Modernisation, Relocation, Launch and Closure. It is anticipated that this programme will span 2-3 years of activity and has recently begun.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Identify and agree the project deliverables and critical success factors to provide a basis for effective planning and management of projects.
* Work closely with Project Sponsors, Heads of IT & Change and Principle/Senior Delivery Lead to fully identify and articulate change requirements and desired business benefits and to translate these into agreed clear and tangible outcomes.
* Ensure maximum efficiency and value for money through robust cost challenge and cost management (budgets, estimates, forecasting, and resource utilisation). Review and challenge project & 3rd party cost models to ensure budgets are fit for purpose for successful delivery.
* Management of the relationship with technology and other 3rd party suppliers, to deliver change to maximise value for money.
* Ensure impacts to IT run costs are captured, tracked and accepted by the IT support function
* Ensure business readiness for implementation/handover to maximise the business' subsequent realisation of all targeted business benefits.
* Development and maintenance of project plans, whilst ensuring that specific deadlines and milestones are agreed and communicated to all parties involved.
* RAIDDA management to ensure projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality, escalating risks and issues which threaten delivery to plan. Play a leading role in the swift and effective resolution of issues.
* Manage projects in accordance with relevant methodologies, governance and control, and that they are carried out in such a way as to minimise risk and realise business benefits.
* Build, develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholders to facilitate the effective management of projects to meet stakeholder requirements, and play a leading role in the swift and effective resolution of issues.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* 3-5 years of relevant project management experience required, a project management qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
* Experience of both waterfall methodologies and agile methodologies
* Experience of managing project budgets of £1m – £2m (multiple small/medium projects or 1 large project).
* Experience of managing technical 3rd party suppliers, track record of delivering a number of small-medium sized technical projects or projects with a significant technical deliverable.
* Banking/financial services experience desirable, but not mandatory.
* Experience of working in a large, complex and dynamic environment, ideally regulated
* Good knowledge of project management frameworks and governance approaches in a relevant environment.
* Strong level of planning and organising skills with a medium-term planning view, proficient in use of Microsoft Project to plan and organise projects.
* Proven understanding Risk and Issue Management.
* Demonstrates a strong ability to lead virtual teams resulting in delivery success.
* Good financial/cost management capability, including managing budgets, challenging costs & interpreting data.
* Substantial understanding of commercial, financial and legislative requirements of projects.
* Good understanding of the financial services industry, political environment, regulatory and industry legislative issues.
* Communicates effectively at senior levels, in a style appropriate to audience.
* Skilled communicator with technology suppliers, sub-contractors, stakeholders and the rest of the organisation.
* Strong customer focus and ability to promote this same focus and culture across the wider team
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If you have not received a response within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time
Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Manchester
County: Greater Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £600 – £650/day
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