Senior Project Manager

Benefact Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefact Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager for their Gloucester office. This role involves managing strategic initiatives to support the company's technology transformation, ensuring effective delivery of complex IT change projects, and playing a key role in advancing the technology strategy. The position offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a purpose-led organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary (discussable)

Hybrid working environment

Group Personal Pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual personal charity grant up to £400

Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex technology change projects.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Good business acumen in Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead strategic projects ensuring they meet business needs.
• Oversee complex IT change projects and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Utilize Jira for project tracking and issue management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Planning

Critical Thinking

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Working hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration:

Permanent

Location:

Gloucester

About The Role

Benefact Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Gloucester office.

The role involves supporting the Benefact Group’s technology transformation by managing strategic initiatives. As part of the Transformation team, closely aligned with Group Technology, the project manager will ensure effective delivery of complex IT change projects, playing a key role in advancing the company’s technology strategy and delivering value.

Joining our expanding and innovative Group offers an excellent opportunity for career development within an inclusive, purpose-led organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead strategic projects, ensuring they meet business needs and deliver value, within agreed cost, time, and quality parameters.
• Oversee and manage complex IT change projects, coordinating with IT teams and stakeholders for seamless integration.
• Maintain clear communication with team members and stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Coordinate multiple teams and manage dependencies, facilitating collaboration using agile, waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Work with external suppliers to ensure deliverables meet requirements and are integrated smoothly.
• Plan and execute data migration activities, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
• Collaborate to ensure operational and business readiness post-implementation.
• Utilize Jira for project tracking, issue management, and reporting.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, capacity, risks, and dependencies to maintain momentum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proven experience managing successful complex technology change projects.
• Good business acumen, especially in Financial Services.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and motivational skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong planning and delivery capabilities.
• Experience with supplier management, including on/nearshore and offshore teams.
• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence.
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong critical thinking and flexibility skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (discussable)
• Hybrid working environment
• Group Personal Pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Health and wellbeing benefits including private healthcare, income protection, and life assurance
• Annual personal charity grant up to £400
• Volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support for professional qualifications
• Access to virtual GP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About Us

Benefact Group is an international financial services group comprising over 30 businesses, owned by a charity, and a major UK corporate donor. We aim to double our size and become the UK's top corporate donor, with a history of giving over £250 million since 2014. We value diversity, kindness, ambition, and passion, fostering a culture of respect and inclusion.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

If you require additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.