KPMG Talent (P5+) Limited is assisting a client with the recruitment of a Senior Project Manager. Our client is a leading financial institution committed to delivering strategic initiatives that support business growth, operational excellence, and customer value. To support the successful delivery of its strategic objectives, the organisation is seeking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver key projects across the business.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of projects which are of medium complexity and span across a limited number of stakeholders and functions with limited or no pre-defined processes and works to ensure business benefit against implementation and running costs.

Responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager:

Managing projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, benefits, timelines, and budgets.
Defining project scope, deliverables, priorities, resource requirements, and implementation plans in alignment with organisational objectives.
Engaging with stakeholders, managing expectations, and providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and outcomes.
Monitoring project performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues, and providing guidance to support project continuity and successful delivery.
Coordinating resources across teams, managing dependencies, and supporting the resolution of resource-related conflicts and constraints.
Promoting project management best practices, ensuring quality deliverables through the effective application of standardised processes, tools, and methodologies.
Balancing trade-offs across benefits, risks, budget, and delivery requirements to maximise value for the organisation.

Knowledge and skill requirements

Education and Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in projects, banking, management, financial services, or a related field.
A relevant MQF Level 6 qualification in Project Management, Banking, Management, Business, or a related field. Candidates without a relevant qualification must demonstrate additional relevant work experience.
Previous experience working in a Scrum Master related role.
A professional certification in Project Management or Agile methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum Master).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Possess knowledge of project methodologies, project planning processes and techniques, and risk management principles and their impact on project success.
Demonstrate a proactive and growth-oriented approach to work, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Demonstrate the ability to motivate, influence, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members.
Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Senior Project Manager

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