Project Management Officer - London, United Kingdom - Schroders Recruitment

Description

Business Transformation, Enterprise Change Delivery

Reporting to:
Business Transformation Director
Project Manager – Business Transformation – Contract role 6 months
Schroders is growing in its remit to support the development of key corporate and business strategies
and to drive and lead the design and delivery of large scale, cross group change. A Project Manager,
capable of leading diverse and time bound projects, via multiple teams with differing specialisms, is
The projects led by the successful individual will enable continuing corporate growth and optimisation
through the effective delivery of projects that, in partnership with business stakeholders, enable more
flexible and efficient services, ensure compliance to regulations, improve customer experience and
We require an individual with an excellent track record of delivering large or complex projects across
Technology and Business disciplines, either as part of wider programme or as a stand alone project . matrix management approach.
The Project Manager will be accountable to a Programme Manager and will also work significantly with
Support the initiation and mobilisation of projects and programmes as required;
Manage the delivery of complex projects across a range of initiatives, including supporting the safe onboarding of complex new business wins within the Commercial Portfolio;
Work with senior and other business stakeholders to define and deliver against business outcomes and ensure clear, consistent reporting;
Consider the impacts to the whole of Schroders, as well as our clients, when planning and managing delivery;
Co-ordinate resources as allocated within matrix management frameworks aligned to the domains and functions from where there will be provided;
Ensure financial diligence & reporting of the programme is adhered to working to secure delivery within budget;
Excellent risk and issue management;
Manage the discipline and cadence of business readiness activities Shared parental leave form 2;
Practice, develop and promote the use of Business Transformation standards for change, whilst adapting agreed methodologies to effectively support a range of scenarios;
Create, own and manage project artefacts as necessary and

Effective planning, with the ability to construct, present and effectively communicate a range of roadmaps and detailed plans to diverse audiences.

Experience and knowledge of Asset Management;
Proven delivery record of transformational projects;
Evidence of multiple senior stakeholder management;
Strong collaborative skills and when appropriate able to influence across a broad, senior stakeholder base;
A good cultural fit for both Business Transformation and Schroders as a whole;
Basic professional qualifications relating to the asset management industry and project management practises
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