Job Specifications
Project Manager - 4 days in office - London
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to manage the delivery and enhancement of cloud-based and outsourced IT solutions for an Investment Management client, ensuring they align with business needs and deliver measurable value. This role combines project management and business analysis responsibilities, focusing on coordinating vendors, defining business requirements, and ensuring successful implementation and adoption of third-party solutions.
Additionally, you will join an organisation actively investing in Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies to automate both routine and complex tasks to increase efficiency, enhance decision-making and reduce operational risk. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to projects that explore the integration of AI capabilities into business processes and systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
Professional Experience
Demonstrable track record of managing the delivery of SaaS or cloud-based business systems within an Investment Management client
Strong Business Analysis background in requirements gathering, business process mapping, and stakeholder engagement
Experience coordinating multiple 3rd parties to deliver NOT internal technology teams
Excellent vendor and contract management skills; knowledge of procurement and vendor evaluation processes
Understanding of cloud solution principles (eg, SaaS, PaaS, integrations, APIs)
Familiarity with IT governance, and delivery core business applications
Interest in exploring how AI can increase efficiency, enhance decision-making, and reduce operational risk
Education & Qualifications
Project management certifications (PRINCE2, Agile PM, PMP) or BA qualifications (BCS, IIBA)
Personal Attributes
Strong communication and documentation skills
Effective influencer with gravitas and presence
Highly organised and detail-oriented
Results-driven with exceptional multi-tasking abilities
Desirable Experience
Experience with one or more of the following enterprise cloud systems - Anaplan, DealCloud, Workiva, Alteryx or Microsoft 365
Basic familiarity with technologies that underpin an enterprise data platform built using Microsoft Azure technologies (Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Purview, Power BI)
Awareness or experience with Generative AI, Agentic AI, or automation technologies (eg, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, AI workflow tools)
Prior experience in Investment Management (ideally Private Markets) and/or financial services
Experience working within regulated or data-sensitive sectors
Degree level education or equivalent in IT, computer science, business or related field
About the Company
McCabe & Barton are part of the Holley Holland Group.
Having built our reputation on successfully delivering cross-functional results within Technology & Business, Change and Transformation, for 20 years, we are respected and regarded as an industry leader in recruitment research and execution.
By developing long term relationships with our clients, acting as an extension of their business, identifying and engaging suitable candidates on their behalf, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner.
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