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Role Title: Project Manager/Business Analyst- BASE24
Location: Northampton/Hybrid-2/3
Duration: 31/12/2026
Rate:402GBP/Day(Inside IR35)
Role Description:
We are seeking a **delivery-focused Project Manager** to lead the development and enhancement of the **Cyber Response Plan** for the *Process Data Quickly (PDQ)* service. This role requires strong expertise across **payments/acquiring systems, cyber security compliance, and complex technology delivery**.
The Project Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to **assess current capabilities, identify gaps against Group Cyber requirements, and drive a structured remediation roadmap**, including cost and implementation planning. A strong understanding of **HPE NonStop infrastructure, BASE24, and end-to-end card payment processing** is critical.
### **Key Responsibilities**
**Cyber Response & Compliance Delivery**
– Lead the end-to-end delivery of the **Cyber Response Plan** for the PDQ service.
– Ensure alignment with **Group Cyber Security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements**.
– Drive structured **gap analysis** to identify deviations from required security controls.
– Oversee the development of **remediation plans**, including timelines, dependencies, and cost estimates.
**Project Delivery & Execution**
– Manage full lifecycle delivery across **Core Acquiring platforms**, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
– Develop and maintain:
– Detailed project plans
– RAID logs
– Resource and capacity models
– Governance and reporting frameworks
– Coordinate cross-functional workstreams spanning:
– **Payment processing systems (BASE24)**
– **HPE NonStop infrastructure**
– Application and integration layers
**Technical & Domain Coordination**
– Build a strong understanding of **BASE24 application architecture and HPE NonStop environments**.
– Coordinate delivery across:
– Payment authorization systems
– Clearing and settlement processes
– Interface integrations (APIs, message flows)
– Ensure systems meet **resilience, availability, and security requirements** in high-availability environments.
**Stakeholder & Governance Management**
– Act as the primary interface for **business, cyber security, engineering, and infrastructure stakeholders**.
– Lead governance forums including:
– Steering committees
– Status reporting
– Risk and escalation management
– Ensure clear communication of **risks, dependencies, and delivery progress**.
**Risk, Change & Cost Management**
– Identify and mitigate **technical, operational, and regulatory risks**.
– Manage **change control processes** and scope evolution.
– Define and track **cost estimates and budget implications** for remediation activities.
– Ensure **auditability and compliance readiness** throughout delivery.
### **Required Skills & Experience**
**Domain Expertise**
– Strong knowledge of **payment acquiring processes**.
– Deep understanding of:
– Credit card **authorisation**
– **Clearing and settlement lifecycle**
– Experience with **BASE24** or similar payment switching platforms is essential.
**Technical & Platform Knowledge**
– Familiarity with **HPE NonStop systems** and mission-critical infrastructure.
– Understanding of **cyber security frameworks, controls, and compliance requirements** (e.g., PCI-DSS, enterprise cyber standards).
– Experience delivering projects within **high-availability, regulated financial environments**.
**Project & Delivery Management**
– Proven track record of delivering **complex, cross-domain technology initiatives**.
– Experience in **gap analysis, remediation planning, and compliance-driven delivery**.
– Strong command of **Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies**.
– Ability to manage multiple dependencies in **matrixed organizations**.
**Tools & Collaboration**
– Proficiency in **JIRA and Confluence** for delivery tracking, documentation, and collaboration.
– Experience with project planning and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project).
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