Job Description
About the job
Please note we cannot provide visa support or sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
First Rate is the UK’s largest supplier of foreign currency and a top 5 currency wholesaler globally. We are industry leaders in foreign exchange (FX), with a multi-billion pound wholesale business and over 20 years of trusted experience providing tailored travel money solutions for companies in finance, travel, and retail sectors.
We have a temporary vacancy for a Corporate Clients Project Manager, specializing in Retail, to support a short-term project.
The Role
1. Leading the end-to-end delivery of corporate client onboarding.
2. Project resource and milestone planning, team coordination, budget management, meeting scheduling, progress monitoring, status reporting, and customer/stakeholder communication.
3. Managing, coaching, motivating, and leading an Agile delivery team to achieve high performance and quality.
4. Retail Network Subject Matter Expert.
5. Defining key deliverables for a retail network rollout project.
6. Defining project scope and schedule, focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organizing and leading project status and working meetings; preparing and distributing progress reports; managing risks and issues; correcting deviations from plans; and performing delivery planning for assigned projects.
7. Engaging with and supporting the Product Owner in managing customer expectations, stakeholder communications, and implementing effective project governance.
8. Promoting team empowerment, ensuring full engagement and contribution from team members, encouraging a sustainable pace, and maintaining quality standards.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Strong understanding of end-to-end delivery for retail network projects.
2. Retail experience within corporate clients.
3. Sufficient knowledge of SDLC models, Agile, and traditional project management principles, with the ability to blend approaches as needed.
4. A minimum of 5+ years of successful project or software delivery experience in a retail environment.
5. Experience leading cross-functional teams of at least 6 members, including line management responsibilities.
6. A balanced business/technical background, with technical expertise to lead development teams and evaluate complex project risks and issues.
7. Proven ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with customers and stakeholders to achieve high-value solutions.
8. Degree-level qualification, preferably in an IT-related discipline, or equivalent training.
9. Project management certifications such as CSM, PSM, Prince2, etc.
We offer a dynamic, supportive environment where talented and dedicated individuals can learn, grow, and thrive at every level.
Statement
First Rate is committed to eliminating discrimination and fostering an inclusive workforce. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other, promotes dignity and equity, and encourages individuals to develop and realize their full potential.
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