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Santander Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading Motor Finance companies providing finance to a network of dealerships throughout the United Kingdom.
We are currently looking for a highly experienced Senior IT Project Manager to join us to manage complex, business-critical technology projects across the Contract Hire and Leasing space, starting with the implementation of our internal, global Leasing platform.
This role requires someone with significant Motor Finance and Leasing experience to lead the project through implementation and into the rollout phase.
Please note this role is based in Redhill, Surrey, and requires at least 3 days in the office; remote workers will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate closely with stakeholders and the Project Sponsor to define and align on project scope and objectives
2. Utilise industry knowledge in Leasing and Motor Finance to lead and influence decision-making based on best practices
3. Oversee the delivery of the project scope, functional and non-functional requirements, and all associated deliverables across all project phases
4. Drive the application of Santander’s project lifecycle and standards, working effectively with internal and external teams to ensure delivery aligns with scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards
5. Foster strong relationships with Executive project sponsors, stakeholders, and the wider ExCo team, ensuring transparency through comprehensive status reporting, including RAID management
6. Develop and maintain a holistic project plan in coordination with Project workstream leads, ensuring effective resource allocation
7. Create and implement communication plans for effective engagement across the project team and broader organization
8. Serve as a key liaison between internal and external technical teams, nurturing productive relationships
9. Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings and workshops with senior leadership and project teams
10. Manage project budget, scope, and schedule, tracking deliverables and communicating project status
11. Manage activities across multiple project phases, including change and dependency management
12. Define and measure project KPIs, review lessons learned, benefits realization, and budget performance
13. Identify, manage, and escalate project risks according to Santander UK’s risk framework
14. Collaborate on project transition into business-as-usual, ensuring service transition plans are well-defined, tested, and implemented
15. Conduct reviews of lessons learned to improve future projects
What we’re looking for:
1. Experience in delivering complex technology projects and business change in a similar role
2. Proven leadership in high-profile projects within Leasing or Motor Finance
3. Understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance issues in financial services, including FCA principles
4. High motivation and determination, with problem-solving skills through teamwork and collaboration
5. Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels
6. Experience managing third-party vendors and building strong partnerships
7. Strong commercial acumen
8. Experience in regulated financial services businesses
9. Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
10. Results-driven with tenacity
Benefits include:
* Salary circa £85k-£90k per annum, depending on experience
* 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Annual bonus based on performance
* Car allowance
* Private medical cover
* Generous pension contributions
* Employee assistance programme
* Sharesave scheme
* Gym passes at reduced rates
Inclusion
At Santander, we’re creating a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimization of any kind.
Next steps
If interested and qualified, please click apply to submit your CV and cover letter after answering some questions.
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