Senior Programme Manager - Project Management in City of London

Senior Programme Manager - Project Management in City of London

City of London Full-Time 80000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Areti Group | B Corp™

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex IT infrastructure projects and manage tenant-to-tenant migrations.
  • Company: Dynamic company in the heart of London, driving transformation through M&A.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work closely with top-level executives and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere.
  • Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a significant impact on major projects.
  • Qualifications: Proven project management experience in IT infrastructure and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 80000 £ per year.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a fast-paced transformation programme, delivering complex IT infrastructure and tenant-to-tenant migration initiatives across merger and acquisition activity. This is a highly visible, permanent role sitting at the intersection of business readiness, technical delivery, and third-party coordination — requiring strong stakeholder management and hands-on project leadership at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead M&A and pre-deal IT infrastructure projects, ensuring operational readiness and delivery alignment across integration and separation activities.
  • Manage tenant-to-tenant migrations end-to-end, including planning, dependency mapping, cutover governance and risk management.
  • Coordinate multiple third-party vendors and systems integrators, holding them accountable to delivery milestones and quality standards.
  • Own project plans, RAID logs, governance reporting, and senior stakeholder communications up to C-suite level.
  • Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, security and identity teams across complex, multi-entity environments.
  • Ensure delivery in line with agreed scope, timelines, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in project delivery methodology and governance frameworks.

Required Experience

  • Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering IT infrastructure programmes in large enterprise environments.
  • Strong background in M&A, pre-deal, merger or separation projects.
  • Demonstrable experience managing tenant-to-tenant migrations across O365 and/or Azure environments.
  • Extensive experience managing third-party vendors and systems integrators within complex programmes.
  • Comfortable operating in high-pressure, ambiguous environments with evolving priorities.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including regular C-suite engagement.

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of O365, Azure, identity and cloud infrastructure concepts.
  • Experience collaborating with architecture, security and networking teams.
  • Background in financial services, consultancy, or similarly complex enterprise settings.
  • Recognised project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE 2, MSP).

Senior Programme Manager - Project Management in City of London employer: Areti Group | B Corp™

Join a dynamic and innovative team in the heart of London, where we prioritise employee growth and development through continuous learning opportunities and a supportive work culture. As a Senior Programme Manager, you will be at the forefront of transformative projects, collaborating with top-tier professionals while enjoying competitive benefits and a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.

Areti Group | B Corp™

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Areti Group | B Corp™ Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Programme Manager - Project Management in City of London

Project Management
IT Infrastructure
M&A Experience
Tenant-to-Tenant Migration
Stakeholder Management
Third-Party Coordination
Risk Management