Implementation Manager- London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Implementation Manager to work for our client within the Capital Markets & Wealth Management sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic SaaS transformation programme focused on Corporate Actions operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving implementation and migration activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, overseeing UAT activities, and ensuring successful adoption of the target platform. This role requires a strong blend of Capital Markets domain knowledge, programme delivery experience, and technical capability, particularly in data analysis and migration validation. SQL and data reconciliation experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and migration strategy for a Corporate Actions SaaS platform, including planning, execution, cutover, and post-go-live support.
• Manage project governance, stakeholder communications, RAID logs, status reporting, and executive updates throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Coordinate UAT activities, including test planning, defect triage, issue resolution, business readiness, and stakeholder sign-off.
• Oversee data migration activities, including data mapping, reconciliation, validation, and operational readiness planning.
• Collaborate with Product, Technology, Operations, and Business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery and adoption of the target solution.
• Lead and mentor implementation teams, ensuring delivery milestones, quality standards, and programme objectives are achieved.