Project Manager - Private Assets Programme (6 Month Contract) Location: London
A leading global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their strategic joint venture programme focused on private assets, via a world leading consultancy.
This is a 6-month contract opportunity (Inside IR35) offering 500 per day plus PAYE costs and holiday pay.
Role Overview:
You will lead multiple critical workstreams within a major transformation programme, focusing on operational model implementation, governance frameworks, and regulatory applications for a new private assets investment management business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive end-to-end project management across multiple workstreams
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and timelines
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including investment, compliance, and technology
- Lead requirements gathering and process analysis
- Design and implement governance frameworks and target operating models
- Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple business units
- Prepare detailed documentation including BRDs and process maps
- Monitor and report on project progress and KPIs
Required Experience:
- Proven project management experience in financial services, particularly in private assets
- Strong understanding of private assets operations and governance requirements
- Experience in developing governance frameworks and target operating models
- Proficiency in project management and business analysis tools
- Excellence in stakeholder management and communication
- Track record of delivering complex regulatory and operational change
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field
- Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CBAP) advantageous
- MBA preferred but not essential
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme within the investment management sector.
Contract Terms:
- Duration: 6 months
- Rate: 500 per day
- Inside IR35
- PAYE costs and holiday pay included
- Location: London-based
Interested candidates should have the right to work in the UK.