IT Project Manager – Private Equity / Data & Applications
London (3 days onsite)
£600–700/day
Initial 6-month contract
An experienced IT Project Manager is required to join a rapidly growing investment business within its Data & Applications function, partnering closely with senior technology leadership to drive a range of strategic initiatives across the organisation.
This is a high-impact role within a global investment environment managing significant assets across Private Equity, Private Credit and Private Infrastructure.
You’ll be stepping into a business-critical position, taking ownership of multiple active programmes including a major AI-enabled workflow and data transformation initiative currently in Proof of Concept phase with an external vendor.
Key responsibilities will include:
• End-to-end IT project delivery
• Senior stakeholder management across business and technology teams
• PMO governance and reporting
• Vendor and third-party management
• Budget ownership and committee engagement
• Documentation, controls and governance oversight
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior leadership
The environment requires someone confident operating in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting with strong communication and “white glove” governance standards.
Experience we’re looking for:
✔ Strong IT Project Management background
✔ Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
✔ PMO/governance expertise
✔ Experience managing vendors and external delivery partners
✔ Financial Services or Private Equity experience preferred
✔ Cloud/infrastructure project exposure beneficial
✔ AI/workflow transformation exposure advantageous
The successful individual will work closely with senior leadership across Data, Infrastructure, Cyber and IT Strategy functions and will play a key role in ensuring continuity across several strategic programmes.
Interview process:
• Stage 1 – Interview with Head of Data & Applications
• Stage 2 – Panel interview with senior IT leadership
If interested, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.