Pensions Project Manager Specialist

Aviva; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Pensions Project Manager to oversee key projects that deliver value for pension scheme members. The role involves engaging with senior stakeholders and ensuring projects like GMP equalisation run smoothly. Candidates should have substantial experience in managing pensions projects and possess strong skills in communication and problem-solving. A competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

3 paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale pensions projects (DB and DC).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with trustees or pension scheme governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a major programme of pensions work for Aviva’s staff schemes.
• Ensure projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and deliver strategic goals.
• Report into Head of Pensions Programme Management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Pension scheme governance

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Role title: Pensions Project Manager

Location: Perth, Glasgow, Norwich, York, Sheffield or London

Salary: Regional: £45 – 55k / London: £55 – 65k

This is a great job for someone who has experience managing complex pensions projects and is ready to take the lead on strategic initiatives. You’ll thrive if you enjoy working with senior stakeholders, navigating regulatory landscapes, and delivering meaningful outcomes for pension scheme members.

A bit about the job:

We’re looking for a Project Manager to support a major programme of pensions work for Aviva’s staff schemes. You’ll be reporting into Head of Pensions Programme Management and will help deliver long-term value for members by overseeing key projects like GMP equalisation and BPA transactions. You’ll join a collaborative team working closely with the Trustee, Aviva’s internal businesses and external service providers. Your role will be central to ensuring these projects run smoothly, meet deadlines, and deliver strategic goals.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing large-scale pensions projects (DB and DC) using MS Project
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including with legal, actuarial, and investment teams
• Ability to manage budgets, risks, and performance reporting
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with trustees or pension scheme governance is a plus

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between Regional: £45 – 55k / London: £55 – 65k (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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