Obsolete Project Manager

Job title:

Obsolete Project Manager

Company

Talan

Job description

Company DescriptionFor more than 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 5000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2025.In the UK, Talan count 500 employees on several site, the main being: London, Edinburgh and Chester, Leeds.Job Description– Lead and Manage Obsolescence Projects: Oversee the full lifecycle of projects aimed at addressing hardware, software, and system obsolescence within the bank.– Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify critical systems nearing obsolescence, assess associated risks, and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and compliance.– Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT teams, vendors, procurement, and other business units to ensure all upgrades, replacements, and decommissions are executed effectively.– Stakeholder Management: Liaise with senior management and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables. Provide regular project updates and reports.– Vendor Coordination: Manage relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring they meet agreed SLAs and deliverables, particularly in upgrading or replacing obsolete technologies.– Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all obsolescence management efforts comply with regulatory requirements, including data protection, cybersecurity, and operational risk guidelines.Qualifications– Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in project management within the Banking industry, ideally investment banking.– Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software lifecycles, and obsolescence challenges in the banking sector. Working within Global Markets would be advantageous.– Project Management Skills: Proven track record of managing complex, large-scale IT projects with multiple stakeholders. PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant certification preferred.– Risk and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to IT systems, including cybersecurity and data protection laws.– Leadership and Communication: Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive collaboration across various teams and levels of the organization.Additional InformationHybrid role based in Central London

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:22:45 GMT

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