Senior Project Manager - Agile

1.Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master) are a plus.

• Experience supporting technology or trading teams
• Exposure to Agile delivery environments
• Knowledge of Credit Markets or Investment Banking

The Senior Project Manager at HCL will be responsible for project and program management using Agile methodology. They will oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring successful completion within scope, budget, and timeline.

1. Lead and manage cross functional project teams to deliver high-quality results within scope and schedule
2. Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
3. Monitor project progress, identify and address issues or risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
4. Implement agile methodologies to improve efficiency, transparency, and collaboration within the project team
5. Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives with overall business goals
6. Conduct post project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement best practices

• Maintain JIRA and Confluence, ensuring accurate tracking of work items, documentation, and delivery status.
• Coordinate management reporting, including weekly status updates, RAID logs, and portfolio metrics.
• Collate team accomplishments, quarterly achievements, and delivery highlights for leadership reporting.
• Track actions, risks, issues, and dependencies, following up with stakeholders as required.
• Organise team meetings, governance forums, and workshops, including agendas, minutes, and action logs.
• Support resource tracking, onboarding activities, and general team administration.
• Ensure project documentation is current, organised, and easily accessible.

1. Strong proficiency in program management principles and practices
2. Solid understanding and experience in agile methodology and frameworks (e.g., scrum, kanban)
3. Exceptional leadership and communication skills to effectively motivate teams and collaborate with stakeholders
4. Ability to make strategic decisions, prioritize tasks, and solve problems efficiently under pressure
5. Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget
6. Proficiency in project management tools and software for planning, monitoring, and reporting progress

Project Description
Credit Technology supports the Credit Trading Desk by maintaining and enhancing trading platforms. This role provides administrative, governance, and reporting support across the technology portfolio.

• Project Administration / PMO Support
• JIRA and Confluence
• Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Reporting and stakeholder coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Highly organised and proactive
• Strong administrative and coordination skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment