Project Manager - Client Implementation (Asset Owner)Contract Length: 9 months
Location: London
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office
Rate: Competitive, market-aligned
Role OverviewAn experienced Project Manager is required to join a Client Implementation Practice supporting a high-priority initiative within the Asset Owner space. This role focuses on managing the transition of complex client implementation activities onto back-office platforms and contributes to the successful delivery of an in-flight programme.
The role is both client-facing and internally focused, working closely with external clients as well as internal technology and operational teams. It requires a high degree of flexibility and adaptability and offers exposure across multiple business areas and senior stakeholder groups.
Key Responsibilities*Manage end-to-end client implementation and transition activities onto back-office platforms
*Act as a key interface with external clients throughout the implementation lifecycle
*Partner with internal technology and operational teams to define, manage, and deliver effective solutions
*Clearly articulate business requirements and drive delivery through structured project management
*Balance multiple priorities within a core programme team while managing individual change requests
*Participate in governance forums and stakeholder committees
*Build strong working relationships across operational teams and senior client stakeholders
Knowledge & Experience*Strong understanding of the pension and asset owner landscape
*Broad knowledge of investment management back-office functions, including:*Custody-related transitions
*Trade processing and settlements
*Cash and income processing
*Corporate actions
*Data management and valuations
*Client reporting and performance attribution

*Experience working within complex, in-flight programmes
*Comfortable operating across multiple organisational levels
*Adaptable, delivery-focused, and confident managing change in a dynamic environment
What This Role Offers*A 9-month contract within a high-profile client implementation programme
*Competitive, market-aligned contract rate
*Opportunity to develop a broad operational and programme delivery skillset
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