Job Description
IT Project Manager - Financial Services Industry
Role Summary
Aubay is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with expertise in on-prem infrastructure, networks, and servers to join our global client in the Financial Services sector. Your core responsibility as the Project Manager will be to actively manage risks and deliver project deliverables in line with set timescales, budget and quality levels, in order to achieve the benefits predefined within the business case. The ideal candidate will possess a background in Financial Services and a blend of Agile and Waterfall skills, being able to adapt to a hybrid project management environment. Join our team and play a pivotal role in key projects, leveraging your expertise and collaborative spirit to deliver exceptional results.
Required Skills and Experience
* Certification in Prince2 and/or Agile Project Management
* Over 5 years of experience managing multiple complex projects within the Financial Services sector
* Proven experience in a matrix management program and Business as Usual (BaU) setting
* Extensive knowledge of IT platforms and technologies
* Strong background in infrastructure
* Prior experience with server migration projects
* Experience managing complex project governance
* Familiarity with Software Application Development in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
* Delivery-focused and results-driven with strong problem-solving and leadership abilities
* Skilled in risk assessment and management
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
* A self-starter who takes initiative and motivates others
* Proven experience in budget control and cost management
* Understanding of key legal and compliance regulations
* Proficient in MS products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Test Manager, Team Foundation Server)
Key Role Responsibilities
* Apply a hybrid project management approach, combining Agile and Waterfall methodologies as required.
* Lead projects focused on transitioning on-prem infrastructure (networks and servers).
* Manage server migrations with precision and efficiency, reducing operational disruption.
* Leverage financial services expertise to align projects with industry-specific needs and regulations.
* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with organizational goals.
* Follow the established Project Management Methodology and produce key project management documents.
* Prepare necessary reports, including status, specialist, and exception reports.
* Identify, secure, and efficiently deploy both external and internal project resources.
* Develop and maintain the project plan, monitoring activities and taking corrective actions as needed.
* Review and accept work packages throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage budget, teams, and work streams day-to-day to ensure product delivery and meet specific project goals.
* Identify, assess, and manage project risks, including contingency planning.
* Conduct risk assessments at key points in the project lifecycle and address issues efficiently.
* Adapt management style to project circumstances, team dynamics, and the level of change required.
* Foster an environment where colleagues are encouraged to suggest continuous improvements.
* Manage key stakeholders, adapting approach and stance as circumstances change.
* Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory obligations within the assigned responsibility area.
About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation!
Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.
Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €513 million in 2022.
What Aubay UK Offers
At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated team of Talent Acquisition Specialists who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client. Other benefits include:
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Work from home opportunities
• Access to Udemy training platform and conferences
• Discount on winter sports holiday at
• Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of assignment
Our Client
Our client is a leading finance provider in the UK and Europe and is part of one of the world’s largest financial entities. In this fast paced digital first world, our client provides responsible consumer finance solutions in a B2B and B2C capacity and offer a variety of creative strategies and adaptable lending choices that convert aspirations into reality. Their vision is to be a driver of positive change and to provide helpful and affordable finance options that customers can trust and use every day.
Over the last 50 years, our client has built a portfolio of over 27 million clients and employs more than 20,000 employees globally – with a team of around 700 here in the UK. With their firm focus on creating a leading working environment with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and CSR, our client has been recognized as one of the top employers in the UK for three consecutive years.
This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
Aubay UK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
This role is hybrid 3 days a week onsite, West Midlands Region UK.