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About the Role

MUFG, a leading global financial group, is seeking an Assistant Vice President Project Manager for their Finance Portfolio team in London. This role is crucial for delivering IT and non-IT projects across EMEA and globally, driving project outcomes through governance, risk management, and planning. MUFG offers a supportive environment that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, with flexible working and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of complex finance projects from initiation through closure.
Plan individual projects, including IT transformations and organizational changes.
Manage resources efficiently according to established protocols.
Engage stakeholders across departments for consensus building.
Implement effective governance structures to ensure transparency.
Structure detailed project plans with actionable milestones.
Provide timely updates via central PMO reporting tools.
Mentor junior colleagues.
Support strategic portfolio delivery forums.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for outcome achievement.
Manage third-party vendors under procurement policies.
Ensure all documentation meets compliance standards.
Proactively mitigate risks before blockers arise.
Continuously improve processes for enhanced efficiency.
Manage steering committees and working groups within governance parameters.
Maintain accurate records for executive reporting.
Drive benefit realization aligned with long-term business objectives.
Uphold MUFG’s values of dependability, collaboration, and inclusivity.
Plan, direct, and govern multiple projects within the Finance portfolio.
Ensure comprehensive upfront planning, agile risk management strategies, and adherence to rigorous governance frameworks.
Scope each project individually and establish clear delivery plans for IT and non-IT initiatives.
Manage un-resourced roles according to published rules and timelines.
Minimize escalation except for valid exceptions.
Engage all stakeholders effectively by influencing business decisions.
Establish robust project governance using prescribed guidelines.
Create baseline plans and oversee project delivery to ensure alignment with agreed scope and timelines.
Proactively re-plan and raise change controls when necessary.
Provide change management expertise to resolve conflicts and mitigate risks.
Advise the business on key decisions relating to project adjustments.
Structure project plans with meaningful milestones following established frameworks.
Ensure regular reporting provides transparency on progress for all stakeholders.
Deliver accurate point-in-time reporting generated from golden source tools.
Support portfolio/program managers in strategic delivery.
Collaborate closely with functional or business stakeholders to achieve clear outcomes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 6–10 years proven track record delivering projects within financial institutions on time and within budget.
Experience managing finance and data transformation projects.
Experience managing regulatory initiatives.
Expertise in investment budget management, including accurate forecasting, controlling actuals versus approved budgets, and implementing budget change controls.
Ability to secure resource capacity across supply teams ensuring timely delivery without crisis escalation.
Subject matter expertise in project management covering multiple unrelated projects simultaneously.
Experience resolving conflicts and mitigating change risks.
Experience advising businesses on strategic decisions.
Proven experience designing programme governance structures.
Experience delivering regular reports to portfolio committees or senior executive forums.
Experience managing RAID logs effectively.
Strong document management skills ensuring consistent artefact structuring.
Demonstrated capability closing projects cleanly with all open items risk accepted or resolved within budget constraints.
Knowledge of banking regulations (Preferred).
Experience running regulatory projects (Preferred).
Excellent communication skills enabling articulation of complex problems clearly.
Ability to build relationships across diverse skill sets.
Ability to negotiate contracts with vendors.
Ability to coach junior staff.
Ability to manage large workloads under tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project/Office suite.

Skills

Project Management Methodologies (Waterfall/Agile)
Investment Budget Management
Resource Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Governance Structures
Risk Management
Change Management
Document Management
Communication
Negotiation
Coaching
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office Suite

Location

London

Work Type

Flexible working opportunities

Experience Level

Assistant Vice President
6-10 years

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing training opportunities
Generous pension contributions

About the Company

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over 350 years and a global presence in more than 40 countries.
MUFG is committed to collaborative working, offering exposure to complex finance and data transformation projects across multiple business units.
The company culture emphasizes collaboration among teams from diverse backgrounds fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued equally.
Flexible working opportunities allow employees to balance professional ambitions with personal needs.
Generous pension contributions provide security for your future.
Training programmes support continuous learning.
MUFG’s supportive leadership ensures that every employee feels connected within its communal structure.
The focus on responsible governance means that your work directly impacts organisational values enhancing both business outcomes and societal trust.

Equal Opportunity

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.
We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.