Senior Project Manager

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Digital Assets

London - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - 5 days in office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading financial markets organisation delivering strategic technology and business transformation initiatives. Experience within investments / asset management / wealth management is essential.

This role offers the chance to work on software development and digital innovation programmes supporting the evolution of next-generation trading, investment and digital asset capabilities within a highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity

Working across business and technology teams, you will lead complex, multi-stream initiatives from inception through to delivery, helping bring new platforms, products and operational capabilities to market.

You'll be at the centre of large-scale transformation initiatives, partnering with technology, product, operations, risk and compliance teams to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology and change programmes
• Manage multiple workstreams across software development, operations and business functions
• Build and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, RAID logs and executive reporting
• Work closely with engineering, architecture and product teams to deliver strategic technology initiatives
• Drive stakeholder engagement across senior leadership, technology and business teams
• Support business readiness, operating model evolution and adoption of new capabilities
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges
• Ensure delivery remains aligned to evolving business priorities and strategic objectives

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology and software development projects within financial services, fintech or capital markets
• Strong project management, delivery management or business change background
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently and drive programmes to successful outcomes
• Strong understanding of governance, risk and regulatory considerations
• Experience working with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology initiatives with exposure to digital assets and emerging financial technologies
• High-profile programmes with significant business impact
• Collaborative environment where technology and innovation are central to growth
• Direct engagement with senior business and technology stakeholders
• Chance to help shape the future direction of digital financial services

This role would suit a Senior Project Manager, Delivery Manager or Change Manager who enjoys leading complex software delivery programmes and is excited by the rapidly evolving digital assets and financial technology landscape.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-08-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

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