Implementation Project Manager

Job Description - Implementation Project Manager

Summary

The Implementation Project Manager sits within Cassinis Client Services team and is responsible for the successful delivery of client implementation projects from project kickoff through go-live and hypercare. The role requires a highly organized client-focused professional with experience managing software implementations technology transformation initiatives or financial services projects.

The Implementation Project Manager acts as the central coordination point between clients and internal teams ensuring project plans timelines dependencies risks and deliverables remain aligned throughout the implementation lifecycle. They own project governance stakeholder communication escalation management and successful transition into support operations following go-live.

Full Time Chennai central office location.

About Us

With the launch of our Chennai India office this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing global technology company operating at the forefront of derivatives analytics and optimization. Cassini is a recognized provider of margin collateral funding and fee analytics solutions for the financial services industry supporting buy-side and sell-side firms globally.

Founded in 2014 Cassini delivers advanced analytics solutions that help asset managers pension funds insurers hedge funds outsourced middle-office providers and prime brokers optimize margin collateral and liquidity management. Our clients span the United States Europe the Middle East Australia and Asia-Pacific.

Our award-winning platform provides real-time analytics across exchange-traded derivatives cleared OTC derivatives bilateral OTC derivatives repo and prime brokerage markets helping clients manage risk and improve operational efficiency.

At Cassini client success drives everything we do. We foster a collaborative innovative and fast-paced environment where employees are empowered to take ownership develop their skills and work on complex projects with leading global financial institutions.

Role

The core responsibilities of the Implementation Project Manager are:

• Manage end-to-end client implementation projects from handover by Sales through successful completion of the hypercare phase.
• Chair project handover sessions and ensure scope commitments stakeholders and timelines are clearly documented.
• Plan and lead client project kickoffs.
• Create and maintain project plans RAID logs task trackers development trackers and RACI matrices.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and delivery teams to ensure environments and project resources are provisioned on time.
• Conduct weekly client status meetings project reviews and Steering Committee (SteerCo) sessions.
• Track project milestones dependencies risks assumptions and issues throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Monitor both client and internal project deliverables ensuring accountability and timely execution.
• Escalate project risks delays blockers and issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate project sequencing and delivery within agreed contractual scope.
• Raise enhancement requests and go-live blockers through internal product management processes.
• Ensure timely communication with clients regarding project changes priorities and impacts.
• Manage hypercare entry and exit processes against defined success criteria.
• Lead the structured transition of ownership from implementation teams to support teams.
• Maintain clear documentation and project governance throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Work closely with global stakeholders across Chennai London and New York teams.

Tech Stack

We work with a modern ecosystem of project management collaboration and technology platforms. Successful candidates should have experience with some of the following tools and methodologies:

• JIRA

• Project tracking and governance tools
• RAID Management
• RACI Frameworks
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Project planning and scheduling tools
• Client reporting and governance frameworks
• Generative AI tools for productivity and project management

A basic understanding of the following technologies is beneficial:

• SQL
• Data Integration Concepts
• Trade Position and Static Data Management
• Reconciliation Processes
• Financial Markets Technology Platforms

Required Qualifications Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering Mathematics Commerce Finance Economics or a related discipline.
• Experience managing software implementations or technology transformation projects for financial services clients.
• Strong client-facing experience with stakeholders across the UK Europe and/or the United States.
• Proven experience leading project governance activities including project plans RAID logs risk registers and dependency management.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain alignment across clients and internal teams.
• Strong project planning scheduling and execution skills.
• Experience conducting project status meetings and stakeholder reviews.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to identify risks early and escalate appropriately.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to work London-aligned hours and participate in occasional late calls.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel for client meetings and project kickoffs when required.

For Implementation Project Manager and Senior levels: Experience delivering data-intensive implementation projects involving trade position reference or static data.

• Experience managing reconciliation testing and parallel-run activities.
• Experience running client governance meetings and SteerCo sessions.

Preferred Qualifications Skills & Experience

• Experience within derivatives collateral management clearing repo funding or prime brokerage domains.
• Understanding of margin methodologies such as SPAN SIMM or CCP Initial Margin.
• Experience working for a software vendor delivering enterprise solutions to external clients.
• PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with JIRA and project governance tools.
• Basic SQL knowledge and data analysis capability.
• Experience delivering multi-workstream projects in banking capital markets or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled project execution and process automation tools.
• Strong understanding of scope management and contractual project delivery.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and rewarding compensation package including:

• Competitive CTC salary based on experience and role fit.
• Retention Bonus payable upon successful completion of probation.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Health & Wellness Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Disability (AD&D) Insurance.
• Meal Benefits.
• Learning & Development support including training and professional certifications.
• Career growth opportunities within a global financial technology organization.
• Enhanced Leave Policy.
• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams across London New York and Asia-Pacific.
• Exposure to leading global financial institutions and cutting-edge derivatives analytics solutions.

Required Experience:

IC