Are you an experienced pensions Project Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client, a well-established specialist pensions administration provider that is part of a growing UK pensions group, is looking for a Project Manager to join its Project Management Office (PMO) team.
The Role
You will deliver a variety of projects that support the services provided to clients and scheme members, as well as internal business improvement projects. The work is varied and includes:
• new client implementations
• client change projects
• software development projects
• internal business change projects
You will manage projects from start to finish, to time, cost and scope. This covers planning, monitoring, reporting, risk management and change control. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external clients to make sure every project is a positive experience for those involved.
Key Responsibilities
• Define project scope and objectives with all relevant stakeholders, making sure they are technically feasible.
• Co-ordinate internal and external resources to deliver against objectives, budgets and timescales.
• Lead project meetings and provide status reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Manage the move of projects into live operations, including engagement, training and acceptance testing.
• Make sure projects are delivered in line with PMO procedures and industry standards, including AAF01/20 and ISO27001.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and spot additional commercial opportunities.
• Take part in new business exercises and deputise for the Lead Project Manager when required.
What You’ll Need
• Prince2 qualification or equivalent.
• At least 10 years’ experience in occupational pension scheme administration, including at least 5 years in a project management or similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution schemes, including current industry and legislative developments.
• Previous experience of pension projects, whether scheme, technical or business change projects.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with confidence dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and experience of pension administration systems.
Desirable: PMI qualification, knowledge of system development lifecycles, and client management experience.
