Operations Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Operations Project Manager

Duration: 6 months (Potential to be extended)Working Pattern: Full Time, Mon – Fri

Location: London

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Operations Project Manager to lead the Operations Working Group within a transformative programme at our client\’s organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented professional to drive operational excellence through the design and implementation of a new target operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and manage the Operations Working Group, including drafting a Terms of Reference and developing a comprehensive plan with key deliverables and milestones.
• Collaborate closely with Operations SMEs and Business Analysts to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Oversee the Design & Plan phase, focusing on developing a target operating model for the Operations department and business process flows for impacted areas.
• Lead the gathering of business requirements for affected operations in the next phase of the programme, ensuring clarity and precision in documentation.
• Present findings and updates to Working Groups and Steering Committees, highlighting implications, risks, and necessary actions for senior management.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in operations transformation and change programmes within investment banking, with a strong understanding of derivatives products.
• Expertise in target operating model design, process mapping, and business requirements gathering.
• Familiarity with front to back processes in a typical investment banking trade lifecycle.
• Strong workshop facilitation skills and experience in conducting sessions with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships across departments, including Operations, IT, and other key business areas.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on delivering impactful presentations and reports.
• A degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.

What You Will Bring:

• A collaborative approach to working with Business Analysts and IT teams, effectively demonstrating the business impact of system changes.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• A strategic mindset to negotiate the needs and expectations of various stakeholders, ensuring project alignment and success.

Challenges to Anticipate:

• Balancing the demands of busy SMEs who are managing both BAU workloads and participation in change programmes.
• Educating experienced SMEs on best practices for business analysis and change delivery to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic investment banking environment. If you are a proactive, skilled Operations Project Manager ready to lead transformation initiatives, we want to hear from you!

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