Lead Project Manager - Retail Banking - Halifax

I am looking for a Lead Project Manager within Retail Banking in Halifax

WHAT CORE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE REQUIRED TO DO THE ROLE?

The role requires an individual with PREVIOUS BANKING AND PAYMENT CARD KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. PREVIOUS FUTURE PAYMENT TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED WITH PREFERABLE EXAMPLES INCLUDING ELECTRONIC AND MOBILE COMMERCE, IN-STORE MOBILE PAYMENT TECHNOLOGY AND PERSON TO PERSON PAYMENTS.
The candidate must have STRONG PROJECT MANAGEMENT and PRESENTATIONAL SKILLS, COMFORTABLE WORKING INDEPENDENTLY TO SELF-DETERMINED DEADLINES as well as CONTRIBUTING TO BROADER PROJECT TEAM DISCUSSION AND DELIVERY.
To ensure a common understanding of the business needs and the project deliverables within the context of debit cards and future payments
Manage business requirements and produce process models
Co-ordinate and/or contribute to the design, development and specification of new/revised processes and systems, documentation, training materials, etc
Ensure the timely and accurate completion of all project deliverables
Develop and maintains effective working relationships with appropriate colleagues in own and other business units, ensuring key stakeholders are identified and effectively managed
Assist in the review of project documentation that is produced (eg Feasibility Studies, Functional Specifications)
Assist with the management of the IT relationship and relationships with Third Party suppliers to ensure development is completed to the required specification, within timescales and to agreed budget

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE DESIRABLE TO DO THE ROLE?

Other skills required -
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with confidence clearly, effectively and concisely
Analytical skills
Ability to present results in the required format and ability to communicate results to a wider audience if necessary
Previous banking and payment card experience is essential, including advanced knowledge of the card manufacturing and personalisation services. Exposure to electronic and mobile payments and/or banking is useful.
Excellent planning/organisational skills
Explains or presents factual information to individuals or groups in a structured, clear, confident and concise way avoiding the use of jargon
Can produce detailed reports and other written material of a technical/complex nature, adapts style and content to audience
Strong presentation/facilitation skills in order to draw out a consensus view within a group discussion
Develops and maintains relationships with key contact in all relevant areas; strong stakeholder management
Considers the full needs of all stakeholders and considers the impact of the recipient of the changes they are proposing and takes appropriate action to engage end users in the development and implementation planning
Proven experience of working through challenges, identifying and considering alternative solutions and making recommendations based upon sound judgements
Develop Supplier Relationship Management skills and competencies to the card bureau's third party service ensuring adherence to the business control, compliance and risk framework.
Strong and regular association with key stakeholders to recognise future business needs and drivers.

IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE ALL THE SKILLS ABOVE AND ARE INTRESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV IN THE FIRST INSTANCE.