We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager (Pension Administration) to join our Pension Administration Operational Support area from any of our UK offices on a full time, permanent basis (hybrid working).
A snapshot of your day:
Successfully delivering complex projects within Pension Administration
Writing project briefs and plans to document all project activities including project objectives, scope and accountabilities; timelines; costs and resources; risks;
Tracking project progress, effort and cost against the project plan
Creating and actively managing a communication plan to ensure that the project team and all stakeholders, including appropriate teams, are kept up to date with progress and expectations are managed
Identifying potential project risks and managing agreed mitigating actions and project issues as they arise
Managing business readiness activities
Documenting lessons learned and formally closing the project with benefit realisation measures documented
Providing advice on the management of projects; and liaising with project stakeholders and SME's to agree resources and lines of accountability
Support and collaborate with other pension administration project managers and line reports to identify areas for development, support and training needs.
Support the delivery of complex automation and digital transformation initiatives to improve service delivery across PACT, Operational Support and Operations Management areas
Leverage technology to support change delivery within Pension Administration Operational Support area and wider business area; and support the delivery of system / process enhancements and integration to improve operational capabilities
Ensure project compliance with pension regulations, industry standards, project management requirements and internal policies.
We would love to hear from if you have:
Degree in a related field or Prince 2 Practitioner qualification or equivalent
Excellent understanding of project management concepts and how they can be applied to the benefit of the business area
Excellent understanding of the impact of different office/client/practice area stakeholder requirements
Proven organisational and negotiation skills
Emotional intelligence and ability to handle conflict resolution within projects
Ability to adapt and respond positively to challenges or unexpected situations within projects
Excellent communication skills
Financial services industry and/or pensions administration industry experience is an advantage
What's in it for you:
Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading.
A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience.
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies.
