IT Project Manager (Japanese Speaking) - Financial Services Location: London Contract: 6 months+ Rate: £700p/d (Inside IR35) Start: ASAPDeerfoot IT Recruitment is assisting a leading global financial services organisation in the search for an experienced IT Project Manager to join the CISO function on a contract basis.This is a broad IT delivery role within the Chief Information Security Office (CISO), but does not require deep cybersecurity expertise. The successful candidate will manage a variety of technology-related projects, working closely with internal teams in London and coordinating alignment with the Head Office in Tokyo. As such, fluency in Japanese is essential, both spoken and written.Key Responsibilities:Manage the delivery of IT and business-aligned projects from planning through to implementation.Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.Support the alignment of the UK-based Centre of Excellence with the Head Office structure in Japan.Produce and maintain core project artefacts including schedules, status reports, risk logs, and stakeholder communications.Liaise across infrastructure, operations, and risk teams to ensure consistent project execution.Candidate Profile:Proven experience delivering IT or business change projects within large, complex environments (ideally financial services).Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Comfortable navigating cross-cultura