Project Coordinator

This role is for a Project Coordinator in the Technology Department of a leading global investment bank located in London. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and manage various technology-related projects and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a leading organisation within the financial services industry. They pride themselves on their commitment to providing top-tier financial services and their dedication to technological advancement. Situated in London, they have a broad reach with a global client base.

Description

This role will be responsible for overseeing project proposals and managing full project lifecycles using Agile or Waterfall methodologies, as required by project needs. It requires a combination of technical project management capabilities, business analysis skills, and strong communication expertise to define deliverables/solutions.

Some of the outputs of this role are: business analysis, requirement gathering, business process mapping, project plans, project artifacts, project updates, reports, data analysis, presentations

The successful candidate will collaborate with variety of stakeholders at all levels from cross-functional teams. Cultural intelligence and the ability to work collaboratively are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of formal project proposals from high-level drafts, ensuring clarity of project scope, objectives, and deliverables with minimal or no supervision.
• Manage all phases of project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Conduct business and process analysis to address challenges where the solution is not immediately clear.
• Facilitate workshops for data analysis, requirements gathering, and process mapping to identify optimal solutions.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments in Microsoft Project. Wrike experience is a plus.
• Apply Agile methodologies predominantly, but also leverage Waterfall where appropriate. Ensure project alignment with ITIL, Lean, DevOps, and Change Management best practices where applicable.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including producing high-level presentations and reports for the C-suite.
• Lead teams in project execution, ensuring on-time, within-scope, and on-budget delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing issues, changes, or risks as they arise.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by applying ITIL, Lean principles and best practices in project and process management.

Profile

A successful Project Coordinator should have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, information technology, or a related field.
• Formal Project Management Certification
• Project management experience, able to demonstrate track record of handling complex projects from inception to completion.
• Experience in MS Project and Wrike.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with business analysis, process analysis, process mapping, and facilitating workshops for requirements gathering.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Lean, DevOps, Change Management, and ITIL.
• Data analytics skills with the ability to interpret and visualize project data.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and produce high-quality reports and presentations for executive-level audiences, including the C-suite.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities to navigate complex and ambiguous business challenges.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Certifications:

· Agile Project Management, Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.

· Lean, DevOps, Change Management, and ITIL are an advantage.

Job Offer

• A rate of between £350-400 a day inside IR35.
• A temporary contract with potential for further opportunities.
• An engaging and professional work environment in London.
• The chance to work within the financial services industry on a global scale.
• Opportunity to lead and manage projects within a leading organisation.

We encourage qualified candidates who are looking for an exciting opportunity in the financial services industry to apply for this role in London.