Job Description
Project Manager (Decommissioning)
Hybrid Working - Local Office - 2 days a month on site.
Financial Services
Lorien's leading banking client is looking for a Decommissioning Project Manager to lead the end-to-end retirement of a key digital product that, despite delivering new features, did not significantly change user behaviour and has now received formal decommissioning approval from ExCo.
You will oversee the entire decommissioning lifecycle - from issuing formal notifications to delivery within a governance-heavy environment involving Product Committees, front-line stakeholders, and structured engagement with Bank communications teams.
This role requires a self-starter with strong delivery discipline and the ability to navigate complex governance frameworks.
This role is based in Local office.
This role will be Via Umbrella.
Working in a Hybrid Model of 2 days a month on-site.
Key Skills and Experience
* Own and deliver the full product decommissioning plan.
* Manage formal notifications, including the six-month notice period to a third party.
* Lead communications planning and ensure front-line colleagues are informed and supported.
* Coordinate across Product, Technology, Governance, Compliance, and Communications.
* Produce and maintain clear, accurate, and auditable documentation.
* Oversee technical decommissioning activities and operational offboarding.
* Manage project governance, including RAID, reporting, packs, and approvals.
* Work with PR / Comms teams to align messaging and internal communications.
* Track user traffic and feature data to support decision-making throughout the decommissioning process.
What You'll Bring
* Strong background in project management, ideally within digital or banking environments.
* Proven ability to navigate heavy governance and approval frameworks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical groups.
* High-quality documentation and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and drive workstreams with little supervision.
Nice to Have
* Experience in large banking, financial services, or regulated industries.
* Prior involvement in product decommissioning or end-of-life product lifecycle management.
* Familiarity with governance structures and processes.
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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.