APS Obsolescence Project Manager

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for an APS Obsolescence project manager for a 12 month contract based in London.

Purpose of the Role:

The Global Markets CTO Office is a global entity responsible for supporting the Chief Technology Officer of Global Markets in his daily mandate by handling transversal topics, such as Security Operations, Infrastructure (including Obsolescence Management) and other transversal projects, as well as ensuring Production stability, data quality and managing GM APS organisation and finance. Within Obsolescence Management, the activities include managing and enhancing GM's response to Infrastructure Obsolescence remediation.

Responsibilities of the role:

As an APS Obsolescence Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing the Infrastructure Obsolescence project for GM, aligned with the GM IT strategy.
• Ensuring governance by organising, preparing, chairing the different GM, CIB and Group committees.
• Ensuring the implementation of the appropriate tool for obsolescence remediation roadmap tracking and follow-up.
• Building strong relationships with IT and Business stakeholders globally.
• Instilling strong awareness with clear responsibilities within the various project key stakeholders.
• Working closely and synchronously with APS, ADM and Infrastructure stakeholders to prioritize and implement remediation, mitigation or risk acceptance strategies.
• Escalating risks and issues to Management.
• Ensuring client satisfaction by engaging in and acting on regular feedback.

As an APS Obsolescence Project Manager you will require:

• Previous experience in Project Management with a track record in managing projects with global deliveries and hold a strong knowledge of Global Markets applications.
• Building strong relationships with IT and Business stakeholders globally and instilling clear responsibilities and strong awareness among key project stakeholders. Show ability to work in a dynamic environment, rapidly adaptable to change, being accountable, pro-active, collaborative and an excellent team player.
• Implementation (Implementing tools for Obsolescence remediation roadmap tracking and follow-up) and Risk Management experience.
• Experience in computer science, infrastructure and good knowledge of production environment.
• Financial background (desirable).

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.