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28.04.2025
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Job Description:
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 some days in the office; remote workers will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with stakeholders and the Project Sponsor to define and align project scope and objectives.
* Utilize industry knowledge in Leasing and Motor Finance to guide decisions based on best practices.
* Oversee the delivery of project scope, requirements, and all related deliverables across all phases.
* Apply Santander’s project lifecycle standards, working effectively with internal and external teams to ensure scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards are met.
* Build strong relationships with Executive sponsors, stakeholders, and the wider ExCo team, providing transparent status reports including RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies).
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan with workstream leads, ensuring effective resource allocation.
* Create and implement communication plans to engage the project team and wider organization.
* Serve as a liaison with technical teams, fostering productive relationships.
* Organize and facilitate meetings and workshops with key stakeholders.
* Manage project budget, scope, schedule, and track deliverables, communicating status effectively.
* Coordinate activities across project phases, managing changes and dependencies.
* Define and monitor project KPIs, review lessons learned, benefits, and budget performance.
* Identify and escalate risks, adhering to group risk frameworks.
* Assist in managing project transition into business-as-usual, ensuring service transition plans are well-defined and tested.
* Conduct reviews of lessons learned, capturing insights for future projects.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in delivering complex technology projects and business change.
* Experience leading high-profile projects in Leasing or Motor Finance.
* Understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance issues in financial services, familiar with FCA principles.
* Motivated, determined, and solution-oriented with strong teamwork skills.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels, including Executive Directors.
* Experience managing third-party vendors and building partnerships.
* Strong commercial acumen.
* Experience working within regulated financial services businesses.
* Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations and deliver outcomes.
* Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
Benefits include:
* Salary circa £k to K per annum, dependent on experience.
* Annual bonus based on performance.
* Private medical cover.
* Employee assistance program.
* Gym passes at reduced rates.
Inclusion:
At Santander, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can succeed. We uphold a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimization.
Next steps:
If interested and qualified, please click apply to submit your CV and cover letter after answering some questions.
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