Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

London. Guernsey or Jersey based - remote working 

Our Private Client and Corporate Services team works with our clients and their advisers, providing an efficient, informed and personal service. We provide a fast-paced, rewarding environment and opportunities to work with a variety of global clients across all major asset classes.

Job summary

Reporting to the Head of Projects in Guernsey, this is a key senior managerial role, liaising with the business on several projects across the Group. The Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver a portfolio of projects across the Group, driving strategic objectives and ensuring alignment with business goals.

The successful candidate will leverage their strong digital skills to optimise project processes, enhance collaboration, and utilise data-driven insights for decision-making. They will proactively engage with internal stakeholders at all levels to ensure projects deliver high-quality outcomes within scope, on time, and within budget. The post holder will be a proactive team member, able to work independently and collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders in both an in person and virtual environment, to ensure high quality services and outcomes are achieved.

Job accountabilities

To act as the Senior Project Manager on a range of projects, including supervision and oversight of junior team members

End-to-end management of individual projects, ensuring alignment with the Group's transformation agenda.

Utilise digital tools and platforms to develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and dashboards, ensuring consistent delivery of objectives.

Identify, assess, and manage project risks, escalating critical issues to the Head of Projects or appropriate governance forums.

Prepare reports and presentations on project progress for senior leadership and stakeholders.

Build and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders across departments to ensure project success.

Act as a trusted advisor, providing clear communication, updates, and consultation on project matters.

Supervise and support junior team members within project teams, developing capabilities across the organisation

Promote a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the organisation, particularly in the use of digital tools to streamline project delivery.

Champion the use of collaborative digital platforms to improve stakeholder engagement and communication.

Minimum education and experience

Educated to A Level standard, or equivalent

A minimum of eight years relevant experience

Attainment of a relevant professional qualification or strong experiential understanding of agile and hybrid methodologies.

Experience of running and delivering successful projects, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Proficiency in digital platforms to optimise project workflows, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

Strong critical analysis and problem-solving capabilities to anticipate and resolve project challenges.

Effective business presentation skills and the ability to produce high-quality project documentation and reports.

Strong negotiation skills to align stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts.

Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities effectively.