Senior Project Manager Infrastructure network transformation

Our prestigious Global Investment Bank client is seeking a highly experienced and disciplined contract Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship technical transformation project within its global infrastructure, focusing on network transformation. This is a critical role requiring a candidate who can effectively manage complex, multi-year projects across multiple countries and time zones.

• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, MSP).
• Background in financial services or other tightly governed industries.
• Experience managing third-party vendors, procurement processes, and logistics for hardware and services.
• Strong communication and organisational skills – must be able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to operate in a structured governance framework and maintain detailed and auditable records.
• Familiarity with ITIL service management practices.
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and solution oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build relationships quickly.
• Experience with ITIL processes and best practices in a banking environment.

• Take over and manage the day-to-day delivery of a global network deployment project.
• Quickly assimilate the current project state, plans, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder landscape.
• Maintain and update project plans, ensuring milestones and dependencies are current and realistic.
• Provide clear, consistent, and regular project reporting to stakeholders and senior management.
• Own and manage the risk, issues, assumptions, and dependencies (RAID) log.
• Manage vendors, including coordinating orders, delivery logistics, and ensuring performance to contractual commitments.
• Track project financials accurately, report on actuals vs forecast, manage the forecast and the international transfer of budget, and escalate variances as appropriate.
• Coordinate with regional and global teams to ensure alignment with broader infrastructure programmes.
• Facilitate governance forums, including steering committees and working groups.
• Escalate issues promptly, with recommended options for resolution.

• Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks with minimal supervision.

To apply for the Senior Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.