Senior Project Manager in England

In this role, you are an experienced and highly skilled Agile Project Manager as part of our dynamic Index Team. You will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and delivering various initiatives on the Index Roadmap on time and within scope, aligning with the company's overall product roadmap and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management for STOXX Business Unit: Focus on planning, execution, and successful closing of increments of prioritized initiatives on the Index Roadmap assigned to you. Produce adequate documentation and take accountability for successful delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and coordinate key stakeholders, including vendors and service providers. Maintain effective communication to achieve results, manage expectations, and provide project updates.
• Resource Allocation: Gather and coordinate the allocation of resources, both human and technical, to execute project tasks.
• Budget Management: Prepare and track the project budget, monitor expenses, and control costs throughout the project.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage potential risks and issues related to the project.
• Quality Assurance/Project Status Reports: Ensure adherence to quality standards, timelines, and industry best practices. Maintain project documentation and generate regular status reports for stakeholders.
• Dependency Management: Manage dependencies and drive decision-making where a plan is dependent on decisions not yet taken.
• Best Practices for Change Execution: Cement best practices for change execution, including supporting the Index teams in transitioning from waterfall to agile methodologies.
• Support PMO Development: Support the development of PMO activities, including centralized reporting, resource tracking, and digitization of program management in Jira and/or Lucid.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience (7+ years) in project management roles and working with Agile methodologies in the financial services or technology sector. Experience in the indexing industry is an advantage.
• Project management and Agile certification (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Previous exposure to and understanding of the index value chain and ecosystem, as well as market data and analytics solutions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Lucid).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving innovation and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making and problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, adaptability, and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in ****, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk.