Senior Project Manager

Company: Sanderson
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Location: London
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Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Digital Assets

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London – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – 5 days in office

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading financial markets organisation delivering strategic technology and business transformation initiatives. Experience within investments / asset management / wealth management is essential.

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This role offers the chance to work on software development and digital innovation programmes supporting the evolution of next-generation trading, investment and digital asset capabilities within a highly regulated environment.

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The Opportunity

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Working across business and technology teams, you will lead complex, multi-stream initiatives from inception through to delivery, helping bring new platforms, products and operational capabilities to market.

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You'll be at the centre of large-scale transformation initiatives, partnering with technology, product, operations, risk and compliance teams to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology and change programmes
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  • Manage multiple workstreams across software development, operations and business functions
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  • Build and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, RAID logs and executive reporting
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  • Work closely with engineering, architecture and product teams to deliver strategic technology initiatives
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  • Drive stakeholder engagement across senior leadership, technology and business teams
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  • Support business readiness, operating model evolution and adoption of new capabilities
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  • Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and delivery challenges
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  • Ensure delivery remains aligned to evolving business priorities and strategic objectives
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What We're Looking For

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  • Proven experience delivering large-scale technology and software development projects within financial services, fintech or capital markets
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  • Strong project management, delivery management or business change background
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  • Experience managing cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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  • Ability to operate independently and drive programmes to successful outcomes
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  • Strong understanding of governance, risk and regulatory considerations
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  • Experience working with agile and hybrid delivery methodologies
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Why Apply?

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  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology initiatives with exposure to digital assets and emerging financial technologies
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  • High-profile programmes with significant business impact
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  • Collaborative environment where technology and innovation are central to growth
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  • Direct engagement with senior business and technology stakeholders
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  • Chance to help shape the future direction of digital financial services
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This role would suit a Senior Project Manager, Delivery Manager or Change Manager who enjoys leading complex software delivery programmes and is excited by the rapidly evolving digital assets and financial technology landscape.

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026