Job description

Company Overview

Schroders Investment Trusts provides a broad selection of UK-listed investment trusts aimed at supporting clients in reaching their financial objectives. Backed by more than 200 years of experience, Schroders is a global active asset manager with a strong local footprint and deep market knowledge. The organization is focused on helping clients work toward a stronger financial future while carefully managing the risks that come with investing. Its culture emphasizes trust, accountability, and results that can be measured.

Role Summary

This full-time remote position is for a Deputy General Manager, Project Management. The role is responsible for guiding project teams through the delivery of important initiatives, while keeping track of schedules, budgets, resources, and project risks. The position must ensure that projects stay aligned with business goals, maintain efficient operations, and apply sound project management methods across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes engaging with stakeholders, tracking project progress, resolving conflicts, and sharing clear status reports with senior leadership. It also involves encouraging teamwork across departments, monitoring performance, and maintaining high standards of execution throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Skills

Applicants should bring strong leadership and organizational ability, along with hands-on experience in planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and conflict resolution. Good communication and stakeholder management skills are important for working with cross-functional teams and updating leadership. Experience in financial services or investment management is preferred, and familiarity with regulatory expectations is considered an advantage. Exposure to project management frameworks and tools such as Agile, Scrum, Prince2, or PMP certification will be beneficial.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related subject is required. A master’s degree, or equivalent practical experience, is an added advantage.

Work Style

The position is remote and requires the ability to work independently, with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.