IT Infrastructure Project Manager - 12 month FTC

We have an exciting opportunity to join our IT Team as an IT Infrastructure Project Manager on a 12 month FTC basis! The Role This role sits within the Technology Change Delivery function and is responsible for the project management of various IT initiatives/projects within the department and across the company. This role will focus on the strategic development of our technology infrastructure and services, working closely with Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure and IT Solutions Architecture functions. This role will be responsible for delivering 2-3 projects that are likely to include Network enhancements, Cyber Security improvements and Platform upgrades. Main Responsibilities:

• Managing delivery of IT Change projects whilst adhering to Transact change delivery framework and best practice.
• Providing end-to-end project management, from business case development and detailed project planning, through to the implementation of a new products, initiatives and services.
• Ability to 'translate' between business and IT to ensure mutual understanding.
• Managing multiple project initiatives within the department concurrently.
• Undertaking project planning and analysis, including detailed project plans, documenting scope and business requirements.
• Devising, managing and monitoring the project plan, assigning responsibilities and ensuring the project is adequately resourced.
• Reporting project progress in line with agreed project governance; escalating issues as necessary.
• Facilitating project meetings. Ensuring that attendees are fully aware of their ongoing responsibilities including obtaining approval from senior stakeholders to support their decisions and recommendations.
• Managing and monitoring the budget to ensure that the project is delivered within agreed costings.
• Conducting post implementation reviews on completed projects, ensuring resulting recommendations are collated and available for use in future projects.
• Undertaking benefits review for completed projects to assess if the planned outcomes have been achieved.
Requirements:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 7 years commercial experience in a similar role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Experience managing projects in Cyber Security, Networking, Cloud technologies and large-scale migrations.
• Ability to interact effectively with technical personnel and key business stakeholders.
• Project Management Qualification - e.g. PRINCE 2. Agile, Lean Six and PMP qualifications are also desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of ITIL methodologies.
About us Transact is the leading independent investment wrap platform in the UK. Established in 2000, we have over £62 billion of funds under direction (as at June 2024) on behalf of over 7,900 advisers and 234,000 investor clients. Our service includes an online platform, owned and built by us, and dedicated regional adviser support to help bring clients' assets and investments together in a smarter, more tax efficient way. We offer access to a wide range of tax wrappers (including ISAs, pensions and life insurance investment bonds) and funds which advisers use to build client investment portfolios. Portfolio valuations, purchases and sales are all supported via Transact Online which is available 24/7. Transact's parent company, IntegraFin Holdings plc, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index. We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications. The role is based in our central London office on a hybrid working basis. This comprises two days a week in the office and three days a week from home. Equal Opportunities We provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensure that all of our staff respect and understand individual differences. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 7 years commercial experience in a similar role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Experience managing projects in Cyber Security, Networking, Cloud technologies and large-scale migrations.
• Ability to interact effectively with technical personnel and key business stakeholders.
• Project Management Qualification - e.g. PRINCE 2. Agile, Lean Six and PMP qualifications are also desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of ITIL methodologies.
  
  Transact is the leading independent investment wrap platform in the UK. Established in 2000, we have over £62 billion of funds under direction (as at June 2024) on behalf of over 7,900 advisers and 234,000 investor clients. Our service includes an online platform, owned and built by us, and dedicated regional adviser support to help bring clients' assets and investments together in a smarter, more tax efficient way. We offer access to a wide range of tax wrappers (including ISAs, pensions and life insurance investment bonds) and funds which advisers use to build client investment portfolios. Portfolio valuations, purchases and sales are all supported via Transact Online which is available 24/7. Transact's parent company, IntegraFin Holdings plc, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
  
  We offer a competitive remuneration package, including company discretionary bonus, excellent pension contributions, an attractive staff share scheme, BUPA health insurance, buying and selling of annual leave and sponsorship of relevant professional qualifications.