Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Senior Project Manager (Wealth)

Locations : Bristol or London. Hybrid working is on offer.

SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for todays and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those that embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals, who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation to name a few.

• Flexibility :
  Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future :
  Professional Development Reimbursement including access to SS&C University
• Work / Life Balance :
  Competitive holiday scheme
• Your Wellbeing :
  Competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our staff
• Diversity & Inclusion :
  Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training :
  Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organisational goals. This is a client-facing role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for the client, overseeing the project lifecycle from initiation through to completion, while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

The candidate must have experience in delivering Operations transformation, Target Operating Model (TOM) development, and managing the change associated with implementation of a new TOM.

• Project / Programme Leadership :
  Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects or programmes, ensuring that objectives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Operations Transformation Focus :
  Drive operational transformation initiatives, particularly for areas such as Non Advised Customers, Partner / Advisor process improvements and development of High Net Worth strategies and solutions.
• Partnering with client to review and optimise existing processes, organisational structures, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Target Operating Model (TOM) Development :
  Lead the design and development of target operating models, working closely with the client and internal stakeholders to define future‑state processes, structures, technologies, and capabilities that align with strategic objectives.
• TOM Implementation & Change Management :
  Oversee the implementation of target operating models, designing and managing change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption, stakeholder buy‑in, and minimal business disruption.
• Client Engagement :
  Serve as the main liaison between the organisation and the client, managing expectations, providing regular updates, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management :
  Identify, engage, and manage key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and effective communication across all levels.
• Risk & Issue Management :
  Proactively identify risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure timely resolution to minimise impact on project delivery.
• Resource Management :
  Oversee allocation and utilisation of project resources, including team members, budgets, and external vendors, to optimise delivery.
• Governance & Reporting :
  Establish and maintain robust governance structures, produce regular status reports, and ensure compliance with all relevant standards and methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement :
  Promote best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and programmes.
• Change Management :
  Lead change initiatives, ensuring effective adoption and minimal disruption to client operations.

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in project and / or programme management, preferably in a client‑facing environment.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering large‑scale, complex projects or programmes, ideally within the relevant industry sector.
• Extensive…