IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions.
Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.
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TITLE: Transformation Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Transformation Office
MANAGER: Chief Transformation Officer
OFFICE LOCATION: Madrid, Spain
ROLE TYPE: Full-time, Hybrid
Overview of the Team
The Transformation Team at IPC is responsible for coordinating all major growth and transformation initiatives, working closely with the leadership team and the Board to prioritize investments and resources to help IPC achieve its full potential.
Role Overview:
- Own the strategic project portfolio management process, from request intake to prioritization, resource allocation, and portfolio-level oversight, monitoring and reporting.
- Manage portfolio of program risks and mitigation plans.
- Oversee the PMO process and ensure that information concerning programs (e.g., deliverables, risks, issues) passes to and from internal teams, stakeholders and management.
- Ensure group’s strategy, priorities and projects are being delivered on time and on budget.
- Develop data-based status and health criteria, drive transparent and consistent status reporting.
- Provide visibility on resource capacity/capability, with a particular focus on IT, to deliver project portfolio, perform IT resource planning together with other stakeholders.
- Maintain master program schedule/milestones of Enterprise programs and projects.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting for projects and programs within the portfolio.
- Own executive status updates, report outs and risk documentation collected from all teams.
- Seek to improve the consistency, predictability, and efficiency of the organization’s program/project delivery capability.
- Own and ensure leverage of core program management processes and stage gate discipline (agile & waterfall) across all strategic programs and projects appropriately.
- Complex Data analysis to identify trends and provide remediation plans, alongside Process reengineering when needed.
How You Will Make an Impact:
In this role you will be guiding large-scale change efforts that are aligned with strategic goals, improving efficiency, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and ensuring business agility. Your leadership not only delivers short-term project outcomes but also sets the foundation for long-term organizational growth and resilience.
Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role:
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5–10 years of relevant experience preferred; however, exceptional academic performance may offset a lack of experience.
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Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
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Proven expertise in program and project management, with the ability to plan, coordinate, monitor, and lead multiple interrelated projects, ensuring optimal use of both technical and administrative resources to meet program goals.
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Strong communicator, both verbal and written, able to convey complex information clearly and succinctly.
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Advanced Excel proficiency and strong analytical capabilities.
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Demonstrated experience in data analysis and process redesign.
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Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
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High degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
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Skilled at working cross-functionally, with excellent coordination, influence, and active listening skills.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes would be a plus.
- Experience in financial services and/or technology industry experience is desirable.
What’s in It for You?
At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.
In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer competitive benefits, including:
- Competitive Base Salaries and Performance Bonuses
- Private Health Insurance + Sodexo Transport Pass + Sodexo Restaurant Pass
- 22 Holidays per Year Plus Public Holidays
- Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Certification Bonus Program
- Access to “IPC University” our Internal E-Learning Platform
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support
- Wellness Program
- Employee Referral Scheme
Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process.
Additional Information:
At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.
Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC.
You can explore more about our culture & offerings on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/.
IPC’s Work Culture:
The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.
Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.
We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.
