Pensions Project Manager Actuarial & Consulting

Isio; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions consultancy is seeking a dedicated Pensions Project Manager to manage complex client projects across the UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and pensions administration, with strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office, and allows for substantial professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Significant development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Team building and social events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project management and successful project delivery.
• Confidence and assertiveness in leading projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project life cycle including setup, planning, and reporting.
• Control budget and prepare invoices.
• Provide input for business development opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Pensions administration

Financial management

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Association for Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We\'re growing and want you to be a part of our journey.

We are seeking a dedicated Pensions Project Manager with extensive experience in the pensions industry, a proven track record in project management and successful project delivery to join our growing Pensions Project Management Team.

The Pensions Project Management Team is part of the Actuarial & Consulting service line. However, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing high profile client projects autonomously across all Isio\'s service lines and offices nationwide. The Team works particularly closely with Isio\'s Pension Administration business and Operational Solutions Teams on data related projects, GMP projects and insurance projects (for example, buy-in and buy-outs). Occasionally there could also be the opportunity to be involved in key strategic internal projects for Isio\'s leadership.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to take the lead on a variety of complex client-facing projects, often bespoke in nature, whilst developing your skills as a consultant and trusted advisor.

Responsibilities

Role and responsibilities typically include:

• Client projects - Drive and manage the full project life cycle including set up, planning, managing/progress reporting to key stakeholders, control, and project close.
• Financial Management - WIP management, preparation of fees/invoices, control of budget v actual.
• Project Management Development - Proactively sharing project management best practices/processes internally.
• Business Development - Provide input into RFPs, pitches, and proposals, building relationships within Isio and our clients to harness opportunities for future potential project management support.
• Internal projects/work - Providing occasional management of key strategic internal projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

Key Skills & Experience

• A proven track record of the successful delivery of projects within the pensions industry.
• Pensions administration and/or pensions data and administration processes experience.
• Exhibits confidence and assertiveness in leading projects and conducting calls and meetings.
• A collaborative team player capable of building and sustaining relationships with Isio colleagues and senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
• IT literacy - Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
• Confidence to manage/prioritise own workload, whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously, to ensure exceptional project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Qualifications: Association for Project Management Certification qualification, PMQ or ChPP.

Location & Working Pattern

Where is the role based:

Whilst the team is currently split across London and Birmingham, we can offer a range of locations for you to choose from - we have Isio offices in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Croydon, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Reading.

We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. There is an expectation of 2-3 days per week in your chosen office.

Culture & Commitment

As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees - both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events.

Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose

• Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
• Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
• People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio\'s expertise and it is people\'s lives that we affect through our advice.

What we offer you

Isio is a people business, and we\'re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that\'ll be available to you will enable you to do this.

You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

Isio was \'born\' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK\'s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.

Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email