Quantum Tech Project Manager

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Our GCIO organisation plays a critical role for the bank. This team partners with businesses to build platforms, systems, and products that our customers use every day. We keep people’s money and data safe and are at the forefront of driving innovation for our businesses, customers, and colleagues

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Quantum Tech Project Manager.

In this role you will:

• Project Initiation and Planning: Develop and manage well-defined business cases and project plans in partnership with project sponsors, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives related to quantum technologies.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Secure buy-in and influence senior management stakeholders and business partners for key decisions and commitments. Effectively communicate project goals and progress to a diverse group of stakeholders.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams from Technology, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations on execution, timelines, and escalations. Ensure coherent integration of emerging technologies, addressing any challenges that arise.

• Industry Collaboration: Lead industry collaborations with regulators, academic institutions, vendors, and ecosystem partners, particularly within the quantum computing space.

• Performance and Risk Management: Proactively determine, analyse, and identify performance metrics and measurements. Implement improvement plans to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budget while managing risks associated with emerging technologies.

• Change Management and Realisation: Oversee the implementation of change initiatives to ensure business benefits are realised. Facilitate a smooth transition from current to target state, ensuring organisational readiness.

• Leadership and Team Dynamics: Promote a dynamic and energetic team environment, leading by example and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

To be successful you will need:

• Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to deliver large-scale and complex projects end-to-end. Industry accreditation in Project Management preferred (e.g., Agile, Scrum Master, PMP).

• Technical Acumen: While not essential, knowledge of quantum computing and familiarity with programming languages and AI tools is a bonus.

• Strategic and Commercial Awareness: Demonstrated ability to align projects with strategic business goals and exhibit strong financial acumen.

• Influential Communication and Relationship Building: Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.

• Adaptability and Resilience: Flexibility to work across teams and regions while maintaining an enterprise-wide perspective. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technology landscapes and manage complex projects with resilience.

• Innovative Mindset: Knowledge of industry best practices and tools to drive innovation, automation, and data analytics.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

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