Project Manager - AI Programme

We are looking for an experienced PROJECT MANAGER to join a key AI PROGRAMME and take ownership of a critical workstream, driving delivery outcomes while working closely with senior business stakeholders and product-based technology delivery teams. PROJECT MANAGER – KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a key workstream within the AI PROGRAMME and ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes.
• Lead complex, high-risk, ambiguous and interdependent projects.
• Provide strong delivery leadership, project planning and execution.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and executive stakeholders to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions and cross-project dependencies.
• Provide clear, concise and authoritative reporting to senior governance forums.
• Use sound judgement and autonomy when managing priorities, trade-offs and escalations.
• Lead project governance and ensure adherence to appropriate project delivery methodologies.
• Manage people, including line management, performance management and coaching.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, commercial considerations and value for money.
• Navigate complex organisational environments and deliver through influence.
• Collaborate with technology delivery teams, business stakeholders and programme stakeholders. ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• 5–7 years of relevant PROJECT MANAGEMENT experience.
• Strong knowledge of the FINANCIAL SERVICES or REGULATORY sector.
• Proven experience delivering complex and high-risk projects.
• Strong PROJECT DELIVERY and DELIVERY LEADERSHIP experience.
• Excellent SENIOR STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT and EXECUTIVE STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT skills.
• Strong PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT and DEPENDENCY MANAGEMENT experience.
• Experience working with PROJECT GOVERNANCE frameworks and delivery methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Experience with PEOPLE LEADERSHIP, line management, performance management and coaching.
• Strong COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL ACUMEN, including budget management and forecasting.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver effectively within complex organisations. DESIRABLE SKILLS
• Experience delivering or implementing AGENTIC AI solutions.
• Experience managing AI technology delivery and associated BUSINESS CHANGE.
• Experience managing technical delivery and organisational change within an HR department.
• Experience working within an AI PROGRAMME or large-scale technology transformation programme.