Pensions Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Pensions Project Manager to join their vibrant team in Preston. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage and deliver various pension-related projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and budgetary requirements. You will collaborate with multiple departments, providing project management support and advice while overseeing the execution of critical tasks. If you're passionate about making a difference in the pension sector and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join us and help shape the future of pensions!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience in complex projects and application of Prince methodology.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver pensions related projects on time and within budget.
• Produce regular project reporting and manage key stakeholders.
• Lead high-level project meetings and ensure accurate notes are produced.

Skills

Pensions Management

Project Management

Prince Methodology

Data Mapping

Data Migration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

The ITV Pensions team in Preston is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ITV Pension Scheme for its members. The team uses their expertise to administer and monitor all aspects of the Scheme. The team also work with the Trustees of the ITV DC Plan to understand and meet their requirements whilst working in partnership with the DC Plan administration provider to deliver a quality and efficient service to members.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Pensions Project Manager, within our busy Pensions Department, to support the day-to-day delivery of many pension related projects & activities, across our admin, payroll and finance departments. You’ll be a key member of the project team, working with the Head of Pensions Systems and Project Management and departmental teams, in all aspects of pensions related project work.

The role...

This position will manage and deliver a number of pensions related projects which will either be for the ITV Pension Scheme or DC Plan (the “Schemes”). You will ensure that projects are delivered on time and in line with budgets whilst meeting the requirements as set out in the project scope. You will manage conflicting priorities and ensure project activities are tracked and completed in alignment with the project plan. You will produce regular project reporting and manage key stakeholders.

• Ensure projects are completed in an efficient, cost effective manner and that agreed targets are reached.
• To provide project management support and advice to other teams in the department and wider ITV teams.
• You will manage project plans, strategy and oversee work completed by project team members.
• You will review plans, proposals and communications from a project perspective and sign off risk events, communications and procedural amendments.
• You will lead high level project meetings and committee meetings as required, ensuring accurate notes and action logs are produced.
• You will research issues at a high level and analyse the impact to design appropriate implementation processes, along with specifying, monitoring and analysing the management information required. You will identify related training needs and work with senior managers to develop the relevant procedure manuals.
• Ensure project budgets are clearly defined against supplier scopes and budgets are monitored throughout the project’s life.
• Manage workloads in order to meet deadlines and undertake multiple projects at one time using effective task management and prioritisation techniques.
• Confident in Change Management processes and presenting progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain process diagrams and documentation detailing business critical processes and procedures.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Pensions experience is required
• Minimum two years experience as a Project Manager and previous experience in a Project Support role.
• Experience of working within complex projects at all levels and able to demonstrate application of Prince methodology

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Experience of system implementations and creating calculation specifications
• Experienced in working as part of a project team, delivering initiatives and following key project concepts.
• A working knowledge of understanding systems, system issues and a proven track record of delivery solutions.
• Experience of working with 3rd parties, especially consultants.
• Be able to demonstrate advanced skills on Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to manipulate data for analysis/reporting.
• Experience of data mapping and data migration.
• Experienced in producing complex and detailed project plans using Microsoft Project
• Experience of presenting and producing presentation material.