Description:
Job Title: Senior PM / PM - Investor Platform
Duration: Initial 6 - 12 month day date
Day rate: $900 to $1,050 a day inclusive
Overview
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale initiatives within Asset Management and Wealth Management , specifically focused on an investor platform . This role requires a seasoned business project manager who is resilient and pragmatic , with a track record of successfully driving complex digital transformations across API-driven and customer-facing web platforms.
This is a long-term engagement (1-2 years per phase) and will suit someone who has the ability to navigate a hybrid Agile-Waterfall environment , ensuring both strategic alignment and hands-on execution . The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile Project Management and will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, vendor relationships, and senior stakeholder expectations, all while ensuring the successful delivery of a multi-year, multi-phase program with a $10M+ budget over 3-4 years .
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Project Leadership : Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation to post-implementation across API integrations, customer-facing web platforms, and online investor interfaces .
- Agile & Waterfall Delivery : Champion Agile best practices while balancing the needs of a structured project management approach. Drive Agile transformation within the team and across business units while ensuring forecasting and structured delivery milestones.
- Effort & Capacity Forecasting : Work with engineering and product teams to forecast effort, capacity, and resource allocation , ensuring realistic delivery timelines and appropriate budget planning ($2M-$3M per phase).
- Stakeholder & Executive Engagement : Act as a key liaison between technical teams, business units, and C-suite stakeholders , providing clear, actionable insights on project progress, risks, and strategic direction.
- Hands-On Execution & Leadership : Balance high-level strategic management with practical hands-on delivery . Roll up sleeves when necessary, ensuring successful execution of both technology and business outcomes.
- Risk & Budget Management : Manage project risks, dependencies, and constraints while maintaining financial oversight of a multi-million-dollar budget over multiple project phases spanning 3-4 years .
- Team & Vendor Management : Lead cross-functional teams across development, product, compliance, and operations. Work closely with external vendors, technology partners, and system integrators to ensure seamless collaboration and optimal outcomes.
Key Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on Banking, Wealth Management, Asset Management, investor platforms or Online Platforms .
- Proven expertise in customer-facing platforms with strong knowledge of API integrations, web applications, and digital banking solutions .
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and ability to drive Agile adoption within a complex environment.
- Comfortable operating in a Wagile setting, balancing Agile execution with structured project governance.
- Strong background in effort and capacity forecasting , ensuring realistic resource planning and delivery timelines.
- Experience managing budgets of $2M-$3M per phase , with oversight of multi-year programs exceeding $10M+ .
- Ability to manage up to C-suite executives and key stakeholders while also getting hands-on with delivery teams.
- Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams across business, product, and technology .
A seasoned Senior Project Manager with the resilience, expertise, and leadership skills to drive digital investor initiatives.