Information Technology Project Manager

Job description

IT Project Manager – Private Equity / Data & Applications

London (3 days onsite)

£600–700/day

Initial 6-month contract

An experienced IT Project Manager is required to join a rapidly growing investment business within its Data & Applications function, partnering closely with senior technology leadership to drive a range of strategic initiatives across the organisation.

This is a high-impact role within a global investment environment managing significant assets across Private Equity, Private Credit and Private Infrastructure.

You’ll be stepping into a business-critical position, taking ownership of multiple active programmes including a major AI-enabled workflow and data transformation initiative currently in Proof of Concept phase with an external vendor.

Key responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end IT project delivery

• Senior stakeholder management across business and technology teams

• PMO governance and reporting

• Vendor and third-party management

• Budget ownership and committee engagement

• Documentation, controls and governance oversight

• Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership

The environment requires someone confident operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting with strong communication and “white glove” governance standards.

Experience we’re looking for:

✔ Strong IT Project Management background

✔ Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

✔ PMO/governance expertise

✔ Experience managing vendors and external delivery partners

✔ Financial Services or Private Equity experience preferred

✔ Cloud/infrastructure project exposure beneficial

✔ AI/workflow transformation exposure advantageous

The successful individual will work closely with senior leadership across Data, Infrastructure, Cyber and IT Strategy functions and will play a key role in ensuring continuity across several strategic programmes.

Interview process:

• Stage 1 – Interview with Head of Data & Applications

• Stage 2 – Panel interview with senior IT leadership

If interested, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English