Head of Project Management Practice Manager

Apex Group Ltd., established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider with a broad range of services across the asset management and funds industry. We are looking to recruit a highly capable IT Practice Manager to join our team.

About the Hiring Team

The role reports to the Head of Practice and is responsible for overseeing the operations of the IT department, ensuring alignment of IT services with business objectives, and managing a team of IT professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Practice Managers (Project Management professionals), fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Develop and implement team goals, performance metrics, and professional development plans.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Act as a Deputy Management Representative for the Head of Practice in their absence.

Strategic Planning and Alignment

• Develop and execute change strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives.
• Identify and lead opportunities for technology and business improvements and innovations to drive business growth and quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior management to understand business needs and ensure IT solutions support organizational goals.

Team Project Management

• Active member of the Programme teams methodologies, ensuring adherence to the practice within Apex and upholding high standards for quality.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as required.
• Actively participate in lessons learned sessions to improve Project Management processes.

Project Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish quality standards and ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Perform analyst activities and provide clear and concise progress reporting to key stakeholders and executive review.
• Monitor practice activities and identify patterns and trends to provide insights and recommendations for improved delivery quality.
• Oversee the activities of Project Delivery, ensuring accurate and comprehensive gathering of change management lifecycle artefacts.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between project management teams and other stakeholders to align IT solutions with business needs.

Resourcing

• Develop and implement resourcing strategies to ensure the department is adequately staffed.
• Manage recruitment, selection, and onboarding of professionals, ensuring acquisition of top talent.
• Monitor and optimize resource allocation to ensure effective utilisation of personnel and skills.

Compliance and Security

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to IT and data security.
• Support project‑related security incidents and breaches.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience

• Proven experience in Change Delivery Leadership, with a track record of successfully leading and managing Change professionals.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and financial management.
• Experience in both Waterfall and Agile, BDD, DevOps testing methodologies.
• Experience within the Financial Services or Funds Industry is highly desirable.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise, and coordinate with globally dispersed technical and non‑technical teams.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and hiring industry professionals.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and results‑oriented, with a strong focus on achieving goals and objectives.
• Adaptable and flexible, thriving in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong sense of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision is based on skills, qualifications and experiences.

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