MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well-established financial services organisation undergoing a significant digital and technology transformation. With a strong presence locally and part of a wider international group, they are investing heavily in AI, data, and cloud capabilities to enhance customer experience and modernise their platforms.
This is a key opportunity to join a growing function at the forefront of driving innovation across the business.
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale, strategic technology programmes. This role goes beyond traditional project delivery – you'll be responsible for shaping and driving complex programmes across AI, data, cloud, and platform transformation.
You’ll play a key role in advancing AI adoption across the organisation, including initiatives such as customer-facing chatbots, smart assistants, and emerging agentic AI solutions.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and business units, you’ll act as the bridge between strategy and execution – ensuring successful, end-to-end delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex programmes across multiple workstreams
- Own and drive overall programme plans, delegating to Project Leads where appropriate
- Manage and develop a team (circa 7-10 across PMs, Leads, and BAs)
- Engage and influence stakeholders across both business and technology
- Work closely with architecture, engineering, and infrastructure teams on solution delivery
- Drive AI adoption and support the rollout of innovative digital solutions
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment balancing BAU and transformation initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience delivering large-scale programmes (not just projects) end-to-end
- Strong background in technology-driven environments (data, cloud, digital, platforms)
- Solid understanding of Agile, SAFe, or Scrum methodologies
- Experience managing and developing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and bring structure to evolving environments
Desirable
- Exposure to AI-related projects or initiatives
- Financial services experience
- Consultancy or client-facing delivery background
The Person
- Resilient, proactive, and delivery-focused
- Comfortable challenging and influencing senior stakeholders
- Strong leadership capability with the ability to take ownership of both team and programme
- Commercially aware with a focus on outcomes
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Car allowance (or cash equivalent)
- Hybrid working model – Belfast office
- Opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation programme
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