BPA Transition / Implementation Manager

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Oliver James Associates Ltd. is seeking an experienced Transitions/Implementations Manager to join a growing pensions operations team, supporting BPA-related buy-ins, transitions, buy-outs and post-transaction activities.

You will manage end-to-end project delivery and oversee onboarding of schemes, working closely with trustees, administrators and internal stakeholders. This role emphasizes data due diligence, data migration controls, governance, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong DB pensions experience essential.
• Experience implementing and transitioning pension schemes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex pension data.
• Experience with pensions administration systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end project delivery
• Managing scheme onboarding and implementation activities
• Supporting data due diligence, validation and quality reviews
• Coordinating scheme transitions and operational readiness activities
• Managing relationships with trustees, administrators and key stakeholders
• Overseeing data migration, cleansing and control processes
• Supporting payroll and member administration transition activities
• Producing management information, reporting and valuation extracts
• Identifying operational risks and ensuring appropriate governance controls are maintained
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational best practice

Skills

Defined Benefit pensions

Stakeholder management

Pension scheme implementations

Data analysis

Excel

Project management

Education

PMI/Prince2 or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Transitions / Implementations Manager to join a growing pensions operations team, supporting the implementation of BPA business through buy-in, transition, buy-out and post transaction. Ongoing management of complex defined benefit pension arrangements.

You will play a key role in the successful implementation and transition of pension schemes, working closely with trustees, third‑party administrators and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end‑to‑end project delivery
• Managing scheme onboarding and implementation activities
• Supporting data due diligence, validation and quality reviews
• Coordinating scheme transitions and operational readiness activities
• Managing relationships with trustees, administrators and key stakeholders
• Overseeing data migration, cleansing and control processes
• Supporting payroll and member administration transition activities
• Producing management information, reporting and valuation extracts
• Identifying operational risks and ensuring appropriate governance controls are maintained
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational best practice

About You – Essential

• Strong Defined Benefit (DB) pensions experience
• Experience managing pension scheme implementations, transitions, projects or operational change activities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex pension and member data
• Experience working with pensions administration systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver projects to deadlines

Desirable

• Experience within Bulk Purchase Annuities (BPA) or Pension Risk Transfer
• Experience with scheme onboarding, buy‑ins, buy‑outs or data migration projects
• Knowledge of reinsurance arrangements
• PMI qualifications or a willingness to study towards professional qualifications

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to join a growing and evolving pensions business
• Exposure to high‑profile pension scheme implementations and transitions
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities within a specialist pensions function
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Contact: [e-mail]