This job is with Santander UK, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. IT Project Manager | S2 | Milton Keynes/Hybrid Country: United Kingdom Interested in part-time, job-share or flexible working? We want to talk to you Join our community. We have a fantastic opportunity to join the bank as an IT Project Manager. Here you'll be responsible for supporting the planning, execution and co-ordination of IT projects under the guidance of senior and experienced Delivery Leads. You'll be responsible for the facilitation and management of projects with different levels of complexity and learning the fundamentals of delivering successful larger scale IT projects. The difference you'll make: Managing and co-ordinating a broad set of projects predominantly focused on smaller Business led change, to address the evolving CIO domain and customer needs Monitoring all project activities and timelines, reporting progress and identifying potential delays to allow for liaison with respective parties and provision of potential solutions Collaborating with all stakeholders within the Infrastructure, Operations and End User Technology teams and the CIO domains to gather requirements, manage expectations and ensure smooth delivery Creating and maintaining all required project documentation, including project plans, status reports and meeting minutes plus any other ad hoc needs Maintaining a constant assessment of project risks, contributing to the development of mitigation strategies and ensuring the tracking and managing of RAID logs Ensuring all project deliverables meet established quality standards by following quality control processes What you'll bring: Facilitation of clear communications among project team members and stakeholders Data management and analytical capabilities for accurate and timely project reporting with the ability to extract meaning and detail from the information gathered Technology knowledge and experience of how infrastructure and operations are the foundation of all business delivery and value realisation Natural multi-tasker and organiser to keep on top all of projects in flight, while applying the necessary due diligence to all project stakeholders and expected tasks A keen adopter of new technology approaches with a focus on cloud-based models and solutions, with a thirst for development and learning A well-rounded appreciation of the business domain and how to operate within a financial institution, monitoring risks and their mitigation and being able to realise project outcomes It would also be nice for you to have: Degree gained in suitable field, such as technology engineering, business, finance or related disciplines Experience of working in a tier one banking environment or equivalent financial services organisation What else you need to know: This role is based in Milton Keynes. We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). If you apply for this role in this location, it's important you consider your travelling distance, time and cost from your home to the office location. We're happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process. If you're interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these. Application process If your application is successful a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. We will arrange a short call with you to learn more about you and what you are looking for from your next career move, as well as answer any questions you have about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree we will send your CV to the hiring manager to review. For this position, the interview process will be :- First Stage - Competency Interview - this will a one-hour virtual interview with two members of the team Second Stage - A one-hour formal interview where we will ask some technical questions. This will ideally be completed face to face depending on your situation. If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know. Inclusion At Santander we're creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair. How we'll reward you. As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don't contribute yourself. We'll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer. 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year. Free access to a range of digital health services, including GP. Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover. 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more Share in Santander's success by saving or investing in our share plans Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies What to do next:- If this sounds like a role you're interested in, then please apply. If there's anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it's a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we're available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcingsantander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080. LI-DNI