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Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile, multi-year Data Transformation Program within the financial services industry. This strategic leadership role will oversee three core data initiatives - Party Data, Instrument Data, and Data Strategy - driving delivery through the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and managing a large, globally distributed team.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a complex transformation program with significant visibility and impact, requiring both strategic oversight and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery: Drive end-to-end delivery of the data transformation program, ensuring all initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. SAFe Execution: Champion the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), facilitating PI Planning, managing the program backlog, and aligning cross-functional teams. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for senior business and technology stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and milestones. Team Leadership: Coordinate a globally distributed team of 36+ professionals across multiple locations, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery. Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively manage program-level risks, dependencies, and integration points between initiatives and external teams. Technical Oversight: Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving technical landscape, including decommissioning of legacy systems and adoption of a new AWS-based data ecosystem.

Essential Skills & Experience

Certified SAFe Agilist (SA) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) with extensive, hands-on experience managing large-scale programs using SAFe. Proven track record delivering complex, data-centric programs within the financial services industry. Expertise in managing large (30+), geographically distributed teams. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.

Interested? Please apply or send your CV to mbilal@redglobal.com

Reference
CR/128388_1753871830

Date
30 Jul 2025

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