Pensions Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking firm is seeking a skilled project manager with a strong background in Defined Benefit pensions. This exciting opportunity involves managing a diverse portfolio of pension change projects, including GMP equalisation and benefits rectification. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and lead project teams to ensure successful outcomes. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working options, allowing you to balance remote and in-office interactions. Join a dynamic team that values your growth through mentorship and on-the-job training, and take your career to the next level in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing pension-related projects and change initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to guide project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Lead project calls and facilitate planning workshops.

Skills

Project Management

Pensions Technical Knowledge

Consulting Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a project manager with a Defined Benefit pensions background to join a thriving project management team and deliver a variety of client-facing and internal pension change projects.

You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects including GMP equalisation, Buy-In readiness, benefits rectification, mergers, and wind-ups for medium to large pension schemes. In this role, you will collaborate with a broad range of people across the WTW lines of business, clients, and external organizations.

Join us in this role and be part of a dynamic team with a defined career path, on-the-job training, and a team that coaches and mentors you as you grow your career with us!

Our work style: We understand that flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. WTW offers flexible working opportunities (full-time or part-time) in a ‘hybrid’ style, with a mix of remote, in-person, and in-office interactions depending on the needs of the team, role, and clients.

Office location: This role can be based out of any of our London, Reigate, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, or Edinburgh offices.

The role includes:

• Applying your pensions technical knowledge, consulting skills, and project management experience to proactively guide your project teams toward optimal outcomes.
• Developing detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Establishing a robust project governance framework.
• Providing day-to-day project management, working closely with your project teams and external stakeholders to deliver milestones within scope and budget.
• Leading and documenting project calls and facilitating planning workshops.
• Driving high-quality client project delivery, operational efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Carrying out continual project improvement reviews and ensuring thorough tranche reviews at appropriate milestones.
• Ensuring that project documentation, such as risk logs, action plans, and project plans, are actively maintained.