IT Programme Director - Wealth Management firm

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end implementation of the Digital Wealth Platform, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal stakeholders, vendors, and IT resources, to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets while maintaining a focus on quality.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to communicate progress, address challenges, and manage expectations.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks, implementing contingency plans as necessary.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration among project team members to ensure project success.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure adherence to best practices in project management.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance feedback to project team members.
• Monitor and report on project performance metrics (KPIs) to evaluate overall success.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• 7-10 years of experience in project management, with a focus on technology implementation in the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of wealth management processes and related technologies.

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Outstanding communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello).
• Strong vendor management experience, including contract negotiation and coordination with external partners.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the financial services sector is a plus.