Project Management Officer

Senior PMO / Project Manager (Transformation)

Contract: 1-Year Fixed Term Contract (with potential for extension) Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Approx. £145Kpa / £560pd Umbrella

About the Role We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to expand their Transformation team. They are looking for an experienced Senior PMO / Project Manager to join their client-facing markets team in Belfast.

In this role, you will be a central driver for complex, large-scale regulatory and transformation programs. You will be responsible for keeping critical projects on track, managing dependencies across multiple departments, and ensuring leadership has a clear, accurate view of program health. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused professional who excels in navigating large organizations and driving sustained change.

What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive project management support, utilizing best-practice PMO methodologies to maintain plans, track risks, and manage issues.
• Proactively track project progress against strategic goals, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare concise, highly accurate progress reports tailored to senior stakeholders, while constructively reviewing reports from other business functions.
• Facilitate engagement across different product lines, acting as a representative for the markets team to drive end results.
• Identify potential problems early, articulate them clearly, and bring the right stakeholders together to develop effective solutions.
• Manage complex inter-departmental dependencies, working closely with functions such as Compliance, Technology, and Internal Audit.

What You Will Bring

• A proven track record of delivering successful outcomes as a PMO or Project Manager in large, complex organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proactive, "no surprises" approach to escalating issues and sharing updates.
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to step back and look across the broader portfolio.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to think critically, strategically, and creatively to solve problems.
• The ability to plan, organize, and work effectively both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working on regulatory programs or knowledge of financial markets (risk and controls, trade lifecycles) is highly preferred.