Pensions Administration Change Project Manager

The Pensions Administration Change Project Manager will lead and deliver complex change initiatives within pensions administration, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, and client expectations. The role requires managing cross-functional projects, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders (both internal external), and driving operational improvements whilst mitigating risk. They will understand the requirements of the projects they are assigned to and ensure they are met, monitored and delivered. They will also identify opportunities to streamline processes, manage priorities, provide regular reporting and overall governance of project delivery.

This role can be based in any of our city centre offices with a hybrid workstyle.

What does the role entail?

• Lead on a range of Pensions Administration Change Projects.
• Effectively partnership with clients and a range of stakeholders.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at varying levels.
• Use a range of communication mediums to meet internal and external needs.
• Oversee and support transformation, installation and solutions implementation, where required.
• Produce and present to varying stakeholders on a range of pensions administration and technology services and outcomes.
• Enable and adopt effective risk management and governance frameworks.
• Foster rapport and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Offer technical advice and support to colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Use data and MI to strengthen decision making outcomes.
• Provide project management support to colleagues to meet expectations.
• Oversee and ensure governance frameworks (e.g. operational, financial, and legislative) are adhered to.
• Develop knowledge of Isio services, brand and opportunities to present and advocate.
• Ensuring processes are embedded into BAU Administration and completing post project analysis to confirm acceptance and provide lessons learned.
• Adopting a continuous improvement mindset.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• People who are driven by Isio’s purpose and values and a culture of continuous improvement, change and growth.
• Knowledge and experience of working with UK Defined Benefit Pensions.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies..
• Evidence of strong project management experience with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of non-BAU opportunities within the pensions industry.
• Evidence of relationship management to include strong negotiation, influencing, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrable experience in a Project management role.
• Track record of solutions implementation and transformation.
• Pragmatic, with a keen eye for detail.
• Collaborative, transparent and inclusive values.
• Dynamic and organised, to enable effective decision making and prioritisation.
• Positive role model to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Personal development and ambition.

Desirable

• Prince 2 Certification.
• Financial acumen and experience of budget management, cost-benefit analysis, and financial reporting.
• Presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to communicate across various mediums to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance
• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes
• Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us
• A friendly, and supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work

You can find out more about us and the benefits we offer here Isio – Careers & Benefits

What’s next?

Click on the ‘apply’ and follow the simple application process on-line.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email hrrecruitment@isio.com