Senior Project Manager – Group Data InitiativesPermanent | Hybrid (Head Office + Remote)Location: (Madrid, London, Lausanne, Amsterdam or Paris)Industry: Financial Services / BrokingWe are seeking a highly capable and structured Senior Project Manager to join our Head Office and lead a portfolio of complex, interrelated data initiatives at the Group level. This permanent, hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to drive strategic transformation within a leading financial broking firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects spanning data platform architecture, data governance frameworks, and enterprise data management processes.
Operating at the heart of the organisation’s data strategy, you will coordinate across regional project managers, cross-functional teams, and senior executive stakeholders to ensure timely, aligned, and value-driven execution. Essential Experience and SkillsMinimum 10 years of project/program management with at least 3 years in Senior Leadership roleDemonstrated success in data-centric projectsExperience working within matrix and/or decentralized organizational structuresStrong organizational and executive communication skills — both verbal and written — with a track record of influencing senior stakeholdersProven ability to develop and present executive dashboards and reporting packsFamiliarity with data governance and cataloging tools (e. g.
, Collibra, Alation), and cloud-based data platforms (e. g.
, Snowflake, Azure, Databricks)Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness, and ability to work across geographies and time zonesDesirable ExperienceExperience within financial services, ideally in brokerage, trading, or investment bankingExperience with data lakes/platforms, governance frameworks, master data, metadata, data qualityUnderstanding of regulatory requirements in financial servicesBackground in managing cross-border, multi-cultural teamsSkillsPMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification required; Agile experience a plusExperience in both waterfall and agile delivery methodologiesExceptional stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong decision-making and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to translate between technical and business languagesFluent in English; fluency in French is a plusDemonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authorityPolitical astuteness and diplomatic approachComfort with ambiguity and complexityResults-oriented mindset with attention to detailEducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or a related disciplineTraining in program management methodologiesWhat we offerA strategic role reporting directly to the Group CIOOpportunity to lead data transformation at the core of the organizationExposure to executive leadership and high-impact decision-makingInternational working environment with global exposureCollaborative and dynamic international environmentLocation flexibility across our European offices (Madrid, London, Lausanne or Paris)Competitive compensation package including performance bonuses
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