Pensions Project Team Manager

Xafinity Consulting Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Pensions Project Team Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional pensions administration services. This exciting role involves overseeing project delivery, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects meet client expectations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a proven track record in pensions management. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus scheme and healthcare cash plan. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus flexibility

Flexible Bank holidays

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Healthcare cash plan

Life Assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced pension professional with management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery and client relationships effectively.
• Oversee project billing and governance logs.

Skills

Pensions Administration

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge in Pensions

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Professional qualifications (PMI/QPA/RPC/DPC/DPA)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

At XPS Group we operate a hybrid/flexible working style. We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As part of our Disability Confident pledge, we run the ‘Offer an interview’ scheme at XPS. If you have a disability and meet the ‘essential criteria’ described in the person specification for the role being applied for, you are guaranteed an interview.

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please email [e-mail].

Location: Reading - (Homeworker)

Basis: Full time

Job Profile for Pensions Project Team Manager

Pensions Project Team Manager

Location: Reading - (Homeworker)

Basis: Full Time

Permanent

Ref: REQ002718

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. Our Pensions Administration business continues to grow, and we are now looking for an experienced Project Team Manager to join one of our vibrant offices with hybrid working.

Job Details

Contractual hours: 36.25

Job category/type: XPS Administration

Date posted: 20/12/2024

Job reference: REQ002718

Job Description

As a Project Team Manager with XPS, you will provide full-time management of a dedicated project team. Your key responsibilities include:

• Assuming full responsibility for project delivery within the designated team, including workload allocation and ensuring delivery in line with client expectations.
• Overseeing day-to-day management of client relationships with trustees and corporate clients.
• Undertaking all aspects of management reporting and completing centralized governance logs and trackers promptly.
• Ensuring projects are fully scoped, costed, monitored, and completed in line with customer requirements.
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of project billing.
• Producing and signing off project quotations.
• Active participation in marketing initiatives and new business activities.
• Providing expert project solutions while keeping abreast of technical and legislative developments.
• Identifying team objectives or necessary changes in line with business needs.
• Formal staff management responsibilities including conducting appraisals and performance management.
• Mentoring, training, and developing pensions project team members.
• Forging strong working relationships with other departments/teams.

Your Profile

Essential Criteria:

• An experienced pension professional with a strong track record in managing a pensions administration or project team.
• Previous line management experience.
• Commercial acumen to plan, manage, track, and deliver project work.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Technical pensions and data projects knowledge.
• Proven experience in formulating and writing project scope proposals.
• Ability to efficiently resolve issues.
• Proven ability to lead a project.
• Concise and confident communicator.
• Proactive with drive and commitment.

Desirable:

• Professional qualifications such as PMI / QPA / RPC / DPC / DPA.
• Ability to foster an inclusive working environment.
• IT proficient, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household

What Next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued.