Project Manager

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting has partnered with a leading institutional investment organisation to recruit a Project Manager on a fixed term basis for 18 months. You will play a key role in a major Order Management System (OMS) implementation project, leading its delivery from planning through to post go-live support.

The successful candidate will drive the end-to-end delivery of this vital system transformation, working with a broad range of stakeholders and act as a central point of contact.

Skills/Experience: Proven track-record of managing large-scale system transformation projects within asset management, ideally including Order Management System implementations. Strong understanding of financial market operations, trade lifecycle, and related trading technologies. Demonstrable experience of delivering complex projects from scoping to implementation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across technical and non-technical teams. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Relevant project management qualifications such as PMP or PRINCE2 (or equivalent). Core Responsibilities: Maintain and develop detailed project plans, including key milestones and deliverables. Manage project scope to ensure alignment with agreed objectives. Act as a central point of contact between internal stakeholders across Investments, Risk & Compliance, Finance, IT, and Legal. Lead Steering and Working Group meetings, providing clear progress updates and highlighting risks and issues. Collaborate with external vendors and third parties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all requirements. Oversee the integration of the OMS with existing internal systems. Coordinate User Acceptance Testing and ensure relevant training and documentation are in place. Manage the transitional period from project to operational phase, ensuring robust post go-live support mechanisms. Monitor system performance and address any issues that emerge. Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues that may impact delivery timelines or regulatory compliance. Develop and implement mitigation strategies proactively. Oversee testing phases to ensure seamless integration and data flow accuracy.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16257

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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