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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Significant experience delivering complex projects and programmes within large corporate environments.Proven track record of managing projects from business case through implementation and stabilisation.Experience working with technology, software development, digital transformation, or business systems initiatives.Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and align senior leaders and cross-functional teams.Excellent problem-solving capabilities, with a structured approach to managing complex challenges and driving outcomes.Strong experience in project planning, risk management, issue resolution, dependency management, and governance.Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.Experience conducting project reviews, post-mortems, and building recovery plans for underperforming initiatives.Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive reporting skills.Strong organisational and time management capabilities.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.Experience collaborating effectively across technical and non-technical teams.Knowledge of security, privacy-by-design principles, and technology governance frameworks.Experience within Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or other regulated industries is preferred.Experience delivering internally developed software, enterprise applications, or digital platforms is preferred.Project Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent is preferred.Familiarity with software development lifecycles and technology delivery processes is preferred. Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of internal business tools and strategic programmes from initiation through successful implementation.Define project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, dependencies, resource requirements, and go-live plans.Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, ensuring risks, issues, decisions, and actions are effectively managed.Drive project governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting across all phases of delivery.Conduct reviews of existing tools, processes, and initiatives, identifying gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.Create and execute recovery plans with clear ownership, milestones, success measures, and risk mitigation strategies.Coordinate cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, technology teams, operations, compliance, and support functions.Track project progress and delivery health, providing clear and transparent updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders.Establish and monitor project success metrics, including adoption, operational efficiency, customer or user experience, and business outcomes.Support change management, communications, training, documentation, and onboarding activities to maximise adoption and long-term success.Facilitate lessons learned sessions and post-project reviews to drive continuous improvement across future initiatives.Ensure projects align with organisational standards for security, privacy, risk management, and governance. Technologies: SupportJIRAProject ManagerSecurityAIREST More:
We are Pontoon, an employment consultancy focused on improving everyones chance of being part of the workplace by showcasing talent, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment. We are hiring a Senior Software Project Manager for a 12-month contract with a possible one-year extension, based in London/Bromley on a hybrid model with three days in the office required. The role offers a rate of £650–£700 inside umbrella and involves leading complex delivery initiatives within a large, regulated corporate environment, with strong emphasis on transformation, recovery planning, governance, and cross-functional collaboration. We are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and support reasonable adjustments throughout the process.
last updated 29 week of 2026