Senior Infrastructure Project/ Program Manager - Banking Experience

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Finance
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SKILLS

Project Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Cross-Functional Leadership Banking Domain Knowledge Risk Management Budget Management

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Job details

: Posted 16 April 2026 : LocationSheffield : Job type [Contract](/jobs/contract-1) : Discipline [Commodities and Financial Services](/jobs/commodities-and-financial-services)

Job description

​A Senior Infrastructure Project/Program Manager with banking experience orchestrates high-stakes initiatives, such as regulatory compliance, technology upgrades, or product launches, by managing end-to-end lifecycles, budgets, and cross-functional teams. They bridge technical teams with business units, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and strategic goals, often requiring over 8 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Delivery: Lead complex projects/programs, defining scope, roadmaps, and milestones to align with the bank’s goals.
  • Risk & Regulatory Compliance: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring all projects meet internal policies, data security standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Dodd-Frank, KYC).
  • Stakeholder Management: Regularly update executive leadership and steering committees on project progress, risks, and budgetary status.
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate efforts between technology (IT), operations, product owners, and third-party vendors.
  • Project Governance: Enforce, or refine, project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
  • Financial Oversight: Manage program budgets, vendor contracts, and cost control.
  • Change Management: Evaluate and implement change requests while minimizing disruption to business operations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Banking Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of banking products, capital markets, credit risk, or payment systems.
  • Experience: 8–15+ years in project/program management, specifically within financial institutions or fintech.
  • Technology Fluency: Experience implementing digital banking solutions, core banking upgrades, or data migration projects.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or IT (Master’s/MBA preferred).
  • Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are typically required or highly preferred.
  • Tools: Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana)

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