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Job VacancyIT Director

Nexus Jobs Limited
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London, England, United Kingdom
IT Director Our Client is an established bank with offices in the City London. Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned IT Director with extensive experience in software and application development within the investment and private banking sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing IT transformation projects, delivering solutions across multiple customer channels, and leading both software development and infrastructure technology teams. This role will report to the Board at the bank and involve collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. The Director of IT will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the IT department, managing IT projects, implementing and maintaining network security measures, and developing IT strategies. Key Responsibilities: Oversee and manage the IT department, encompassing both software application development and infrastructure technology teams. Lead and execute software and application development projects from inception to deployment, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. Drive IT transformation initiatives within the banking environment to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Deliver IT solutions across multiple customer channels, including online banking, mobile apps, and in-branch systems. Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices. Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation, to identify IT needs and develop strategies to address them. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. Manage IT budgets, resources, and vendor relationships. Report to the Board, on IT strategy, progress, and performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the IT department. IT Management and Information Technology skills Experience in IT Operations and IT Strategy Knowledge of Network Security Strong leadership and project management abilities Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT management, with a strong background in software and application development. Extensive experience in leading IT transformation projects within investment and private banking environments. Proven success in delivering IT solutions across multiple customer channels. Strong understanding of banking operations, regulations, and compliance requirements. Demonstrated ability to manage both software development and infrastructure technology teams. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including HR, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, Data Governance, and Business Transformation. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute methodically. Experience with emerging technologies and digital banking trends. Preferred Skills: Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in the banking sector. Familiarity with cloud computing and data analytics. This is a hybrid position with at least 3 days in the office in London. The salary will be in the range £140K - £175K + Benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period, do include why you think you would be the right person for this position.
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What is the role of a IT Project Manager

The project manager organizes and plans the implementation of a project, from its design phase through to its deployment, relying on internal or external resources.

How much does a IT Project Manager charge

On average, a project manager charges 300 euros per day at junior level and 750 euros per day for senior profiles, specialized in growing sectors. An IT Project Manager has a fixed salary of around £35,000. Most receive variable compensation in addition going up to £50,000 gross per year.

What is the definition of a IT Project Manager

In charge of a project from A to Z, the project manager is a conductor who must demonstrate technical, organizational and functional skills to successfully carry out their projects.

What type of mission can a IT Project Manager handle

On a daily basis, the IT Project Manager, or Product Owner, manages a variety of tasks and responsibilities as part of their duties. - project discovery; - identification and analysis of client needs and technical and functional specifications; - consideration of the skills and qualifications of each project participant; - team coordination; - assignment of roles to each member; - distribution of tasks between technical profiles (Data/Database Expert specialists, technicians, freelance developers, network architects, web designers...) and communication profiles (community managers, SEO managers); - drafting of specifications; - transmission to technical teams; - meeting deadlines; - work monitoring and supervision; - ensuring consistency between delivery and client expectations.

What are the main skills of a IT Project Manager

The project manager leads a team under their responsibility. As such, to successfully carry out their mission, they must master, in part, the skills of the different profiles they manage: - programming languages - algorithmic and syntactic concepts - commercial skills - market monitoring - specialization in a specific technology: Imad, Java/JavaEE project manager...

What is the ideal profile for a IT Project Manager

In terms of soft skills, the project manager has some essential qualities: - managerial know-how; - interpersonal skills; - conflict management; - sharing of responsibility and collaboration between functional project manager and technical project manager in large-scale projects, sometimes under the supervision of a project management office. In addition to these cross-functional skills, the IT project manager must master various tools that are very useful for project management, especially in a remote work context.

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