Senior Project Manager – Enterprise Transformation

At Waystone, we're dedicated to driving a transformative change in the financial services industry. We pride
ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. Our dynamic team is at the
forefront of strategic initiatives, shaping the future of Waystone.

Summary:
As Senior Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic transformation projects across
Waystone. This hands-on role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to lead the full project
lifecycle—from ideation to execution—on enterprise-wide initiatives. This is a high-visibility role offering the
opportunity to shape our organization’s future.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership & Execution
• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation projects or large workstreams within enterprise
programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, budgets, and resource allocations, ensuring deliverables
meet agreed timelines and objectives.
• Oversee the implementation of new processes, technology, and organisational restructuring, working
closely with Program Directors.
• Drive stakeholder alignment by facilitating brainstorming sessions, workshops, and problem-solving
discussions.

Stakeholder & Change Management
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across functional teams to determine priorities, agree
on solutions, and track progress.
• Influence key decision-mak,ers and drive consensus on complex business challenges and solutions.

• Manage scope boundaries assessing scope expansion impact and obtaining approvals where necessary.
• Champion standardisation and automation to enhance efficiency and continuous improvement.

Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Utilize KPIs, dashboards, and project plans to assess project success and make data-driven adjustments
as needed.
• Provide regular progress reports to Program Directors, Project Sponsors, and senior stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project reviews to document lessons learned and refine best practices for future
transformation initiatives.

Risk & Issue Management
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks and issues affecting project delivery.
• Ensure clear goals, performance benchmarks, and contingency plans are in place.

People & Team Leadership
• Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members, fostering a culture of accountability and high
performance.• Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience in project management, business transformation, or change management
within financial services (funds industry preferred).
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale strategic projects using industry-standard methodologies
(Agile, Waterfall, Lean, etc.).
• Experience in financial management and reporting, ensuring budgets remain on track.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of project management frameworks, tools, and techniques.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.

Key Skills & Competencies
• Project Leadership – Ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Stakeholder Influence – Strong ability to build relationships, negotiate, and align diverse teams.
• Strategic Thinking – Forward-looking, able to see the big picture and drive towards long-term objectives.
• Problem-Solving – Exceptional analytical skills, leveraging data to develop solutions.
• Communication & Presentation – Ability to translate complex information for recommendations for senior
leadership and at all levels of the organisation alike.
• Technical Proficiency – Expertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with project
management and business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Adaptability & Collaboration – Thrives in a fast-paced environment, working effectively with crossfunctional teams.