Senior Project Manager

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Recruitment Consultant at Sanderson Recruitment, specialising in Change and Transformation

Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced project or programme manager with a passion for delivering complex change in the wealth management or platform sector? We are seeking a Senior Project/Programme Manager to lead high-impact transformation initiatives for our client.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex projects and programmes, acting as the primary client contact and ensuring alignment with client objectives. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, as well as a proven ability to drive operational transformation and implement Target Operating Models (TOM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of projects/programmes on time and within budget.
• Drive operational transformation, including process improvements and development of high net worth solutions.
• Design and implement Target Operating Models, managing associated change and stakeholder engagement.
• Serve as the main liaison for clients, ensuring satisfaction and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, and resources to improve project outcomes.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across all initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Significant experience in project/programme management, ideally in a client-facing environment.
• Demonstrable record of delivering large-scale, complex projects in wealth management, platforms, or related sectors (Financial Services is essential).
• Expertise in operations transformation and TOM development/implementation.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI, Agile).
• Client-focused, solutions focused and highly organised.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• Committed to high ethical standards and quality outcomes.

If this is something you would be interested in, please email me directly at Sophi

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting

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