Lead Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Lead Project Manager to spearhead transformative projects within their Service Experience and Technology Transformation programme. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with stakeholders and implement significant changes that enhance service delivery. With a focus on flexibility, the company promotes a hybrid working model to accommodate diverse personal situations. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping future collaborations and will benefit from a generous training budget to develop key skills. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to responsible investment and transparency, and make a meaningful impact on members' retirement goals.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Income Protection Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Job Sharing Options

Qualifications

• Experience in leading project management roles with a focus on data platforms.
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology and service changes in a controlled manner.
• Manage project planning, tracking, and reporting effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Data Engineering Concepts

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a diligent, experienced Lead Project Manager who can quickly integrate into the team and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Previous experience in Data platform build projects and knowledge of data engineering concepts would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be part of the delivery of the Service Experience and Technology Transformation programme (SETT), which aims to transform the services provided to our members alongside our Scheme Administration partners, TCS. A new Scheme Administration contract with TCS begins in July 2025, and the team is currently managing an implementation programme that will shape our future collaborations and service delivery.

The candidate will also be involved in projects arising from the Nest Corporate Strategy. We are open to discussing flexible working patterns and encourage all internal applicants to apply, regardless of current working arrangements. Don't worry if you lack some key skills; we value potential and offer a generous training budget.

Please download the full job description to understand the complete scope, deliverables, experience, and personal attributes required for this role.

Reward and Recognition

• A discretionary bonus scheme
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Enhanced auto-enrolled pension contributions (your contributions start at 5%, with employer contributions increasing based on your contribution percentage)
• Income protection scheme providing income if unable to work due to illness or incapacity

Click here to see the benefits we offer at Nest.

Flexible and Agile Working

We recognize everyone's personal situation is different. To maximize hybrid working, we offer options such as:

• Hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (attendance once or twice a week, or as required)
• Reduced or varied working hours
• Reduced or varied working days
• Compressed hours
• Job sharing

For more information about our recruitment process, click here.

Directorate/Department Overview

The Lead Project Manager is a member of the Scheme Change Programmes Team, responsible for implementing technology, service, organizational, and operational changes in a controlled, timely, and commercial manner. The team is part of the wider Change Programmes & Service Management Directorate, led by the COO.

Responsibilities include:

• Programme & Project Delivery
• Planning and Tracking
• Reporting
• Issue and Risk Management
• Change Management
• Quality Assurance
• Configuration Management
• Providing project management guidance across Nest

The team also supports the CEO and Executive Team with governance preparations.

Organizational Overview

Nest has been a successful government delivery organization since 2010, playing a key role in the automatic enrolment pension program. With over 8 million members, we focus on responsible, sustainable investment and transparency, helping members achieve their retirement goals. We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture to ensure we are a forward-looking organization.