Project Manager – Reconciliations & Data Product Transformation

Description

Project Manager – Reconciliations & Data Product Transformation Location Flexible (London or Sheffield) Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic transformation initiative focused on reducing operational effort associated with reconciliation breaks through the development of a data-driven reconciliation product. The role will be responsible for driving delivery across operations, finance, technology and data teams, ensuring the programme identifies root causes of reconciliation breaks and delivers a scalable solution that significantly reduces manual intervention. Key Responsibilities Programme Delivery • Lead the end-to-end delivery of the reconciliation transformation programme. • Develop and manage project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies and governance. • Drive mobilisation activities and coordinate cross-functional teams. • Ensure delivery remains aligned to business objectives, timelines and budget. Stakeholder Management • Manage relationships across Operations, Finance, Data, Technology and Change functions. • Facilitate workshops to capture requirements, priorities and business outcomes. • Provide regular programme updates to senior leadership and sponsors. • Coordinate decision-making and issue resolution across stakeholders. Change & Transformation • Drive process improvement initiatives focused on reducing manual reconciliation effort. • Support the creation and implementation of a target operating model. • Oversee business readiness, adoption and transition into BAU support teams. Governance & Reporting • Establish programme governance structures and reporting mechanisms. • Track KPIs, benefits realisation and programme performance. • Manage RAID logs and escalation processes. Required Experience Essential • Proven Project Management experience within Financial Services. • Experience delivering reconciliation, controls, regulatory or operational transformation programmes. • Strong understanding of breaks management and reconciliation processes. • Demonstrated experience managing data and technology initiatives. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable • Payments industry experience. • Exposure to data product, data platform or automation programmes. • Experience within investment banking, corporate banking or financial operations environments. • Knowledge of operational risk and control frameworks. Ideal Candidate Profile A delivery-focused Project Manager who understands how financial operations function and can bridge the gap between business, operations and technology teams. Experience leading reconciliation transformation programmes at tier 1 banks supporting similar programmes would be highly advantageous.

Skills

• reconciliations
• breaks
• payments
• reconciliations breaks
• Project management
• data
• data management

Job Title: Project Manager – Reconciliations & Data Product Transformation

Location: Sheffield, UK

Rate/Salary: 500.00 - 600.00 GBP Daily

Job Type: Contract

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