Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - 7 Month ContractKey Responsibilities:End-to-End Project Management:Lead the project lifecycle from initiation to delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders from Business, Technology, and Operations to ensure alignment on design, scope, and delivery milestones.
Solution Delivery Oversight: Work with solution architects and business SMEs to agree on the future-state architecture and take ownership of the implementation plan and methodology.
Target Operating Model Implementation: Drive execution of a clearly defined TOM, ensuring that roles, responsibilities, and governance structures are clearly articulated and adopted across functions.
Project Governance: Set up and manage robust governance processes including steering committees, working groups, risk tracking, and status reporting.
Resource & Budget Management: Define and secure required resourcing; track and manage project budget, escalating as necessary.
Issue & Risk Management: Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies; drive timely resolution of blockers and decisions.
Milestone Tracking & Roadmap Delivery: Ensure project milestones are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and according to quality expectations.
Minimum Requirements:10+ years experience in Project or Program Management in Financial Services, preferably in Global Markets.Proven success in leading large-scale system transformation programs, ideally involving data platforms or market data solutions.Experience in delivering projects involving data model implementation and Target Operating Model execution.Strong understanding of the Global Markets trading environment, including front-to-back processes.
Demonstrated ability to work with and influence C-level stakeholders.
Excellent knowledge of project governance, risk management, and financial tracking.
Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Computer Science, Engineering); PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:Deep domain expertise in Market Data Infrastructure and Trading Platforms.Experience with cross-functional transformation involving multiple business units and geographies.Familiarity with procurement processes and vendor management in capital markets.
Experience managing offshore/onshore delivery models.