TEMP - IT Infrastructure Project Manager Assistant Vice President
Dublin, D, IE, D02 KF20
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and execute a detailed project plan using Agile methodologies, including milestones, risk assessments, and contingency strategies. Ensure flexibility for continuous improvement and adjustments based on feedback. Project Governance and Reporting: Establish governance frameworks and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. Technical Coordination: Collaborate with IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Operations, Security, Applications and Production Support Teams, Regional (EMEA) IT teams, and Business Units to ensure seamless delivery to infrastructure.
For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:
Experienced in IT Project Management & Governance: Managed delivery of infrastructure projects in financial services using Agile and Waterfall methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). Risk Management: Prioritised zero downtime and business continuity through thorough testing, backup plans, and coordination with relevant teams. Collaboration and Communication: Worked closely with trading desks, infrastructure, and application support teams to ensure smooth transitions. Stakeholder Engagement: Conducted stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for clear communication with senior stakeholders. Success involves navigating complex structures, influencing stakeholders, and driving consensus for secure and compliant deliverys.
Business Area
The infrastructure delivery for front office, back office, and trading desks is crucial for keeping the organisation secure, compliant, and competitive. This role aims to minimise disruption and ensure seamless delivery across all EMEA locations. Upgrading our infrastructure will provide enhanced security, compliance, and operational efficiency, boosting employee productivity and performance.
Key stakeholders: Senior Leadership, Traders, Trade Floor Desk Heads, Business Users, IT Infrastructure, Infrastructure Operations, Security, Applications and Production Support Teams, Regional (EMEA) IT teams, infrastructure Project Team.
Position Description
Oversee scope definition and control, ensuring deliverables remain aligned with agreed requirements and preventing scope creep throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and execute project plans for infrastructure projects across the EMEA region, ensuring timely delivery and minimal disruption to business operations. Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements, address concerns and provide regular status and risk updates, maintaining transparent communication with Infra leads, senior leadership and governance boards. Define and track KPI’s, SLAs and key milestones, ensuring project success is measurable and auditable. Identify potential risks (Compatibility, Performance, Security, Resourcing), develop delivery strategies, and manage escalations / issues. Work closely with Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, Application Teams and Infrastructure Teams. Maintain detailed documentation of project plans, test results, risk logs and contingency measures, reporting back to senior stakeholders. Manage project budgets, ensuring financial tracking, cost optimisation, and adherence to approved funding.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.