Project Manager - SF Recruitment : Job Details

Interim Project Manager needed to join a leading regulatory organisation. c£500pd 6-12 months inside IR35 Job Description The key responsibilities of the Interim Project Manager include: - Lead the scoping, planning, implementation, and execution of work streams within the business transformation program from initiation to closure. - Work with the Program Manager and partner with our Product Team and stakeholders to implement and maintain robust delivery, dependency and prioritisation processes and controls. - Develop working project plans, schedules, and track progress against established milestones and success criteria. - Coordinate internal resources and external providers & delivery partners, to ensure timely project completion. - Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and proactively address any challenges that may arise during project execution. Additional responsibilities: - Communicate project status, updates, and key milestones to stakeholders, including senior management, project team members, and other relevant parties. - Ensure adherence to project management best practices, processes, and methodologies, and provide innovative ways to improve project management processes continuously. - Evaluate project outcomes and performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of project delivery and identify opportunities for improvement. The Successful Applicant The successful Interim Senior Project/Delivery Manager will have: - Bachelor's degree related to Finance or IT; PMP certification or equivalent is preferred - Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management (agile and waterfall), with a focus on Financial Services Product development - Experience of working within Property, Casualty and Life insurance lines of business with exposure to the full value chain is a plus - Strong organisational and project planning skills, able to effectively manage multiple work streams or projects simultaneously, interacting with stakeholders at all levels - Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional project teams - Highly proficient in producing materials and packs geared for Executive-level presentations - Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions