At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage a key AI programme, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of AI innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to influence and lead within complex organisational environments.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the exciting world of AI and technology transformation.
- Qualifications: 5-7 years of project management experience, preferably in financial services or regulatory sectors.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced PROJECT MANAGER to join a key AI PROGRAMME and take ownership of a critical workstream, driving delivery outcomes while working closely with senior business stakeholders and product-based technology delivery teams.
- PROJECT MANAGER – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a key workstream within the AI PROGRAMME and ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Lead complex, high-risk, ambiguous and interdependent projects.
- Provide strong delivery leadership, project planning and execution.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders and executive stakeholders to drive alignment and decision-making.
- Manage project risks, issues, assumptions and cross-project dependencies.
- Provide clear, concise and authoritative reporting to senior governance forums.
- Use sound judgement and autonomy when managing priorities, trade-offs and escalations.
- Lead project governance and ensure adherence to appropriate project delivery methodologies.
- Manage people, including line management, performance management and coaching.
- Manage budgets, forecasting, commercial considerations and value for money.
- Navigate complex organisational environments and deliver through influence.
- Collaborate with technology delivery teams, business stakeholders and programme stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- 5–7 years of relevant PROJECT MANAGEMENT experience.
- Strong knowledge of the FINANCIAL SERVICES or REGULATORY sector.
- Proven experience delivering complex and high-risk projects.
- Strong PROJECT DELIVERY and DELIVERY LEADERSHIP experience.
- Excellent SENIOR STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT and EXECUTIVE STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT skills.
- Strong PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT and DEPENDENCY MANAGEMENT experience.
- Experience working with PROJECT GOVERNANCE frameworks and delivery methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent reporting and communication skills.
- Experience with PEOPLE LEADERSHIP, line management, performance management and coaching.
- Strong COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL ACUMEN, including budget management and forecasting.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver effectively within complex organisations.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Experience delivering or implementing AGENTIC AI solutions.
- Experience managing AI technology delivery and associated BUSINESS CHANGE.
- Experience managing technical delivery and organisational change within an HR department.
- Experience working within an AI PROGRAMME or large-scale technology transformation programme.
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PROJECT MANAGER – AI PROGRAMME employer: PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Europe)
At PRIMUS Global Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Located in Reading, UK, we offer our employees meaningful growth opportunities through hands-on projects and stakeholder engagement, particularly in the dynamic field of data architecture. Our commitment to professional development and a supportive environment makes us an attractive choice for those looking to make a significant impact in the telecom industry.
Contact Details:
PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Europe) Recruitment Team
