Project Lead - Pensions Administration Projects

Isio; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pensions administration company is seeking an experienced Project Lead for their Administration Project Team in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing technical projects, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Defined Benefit schemes and experience with GMP and Data Rectification projects, coupled with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Market leading bonus scheme

Study support for professional qualifications

Development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Experience with bulk projects including GMP and Data Rectification.
• Willingness to learn in pensions administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor pension administration projects.
• Perform and review data analysis to ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare project status reports with milestones and risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for effective delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide support on project-related activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Project Lead - Pensions Administration Projects

We are seeking an experienced Project Lead to work in our specialist Administration Project Team.

You will be responsible for the delivery and oversight of technical administration projects.

The types of projects you may be asked to work on will include, but is not limited to, the following: GMP Implementation projects; De-risking activity including projects relating to insurance transactions; individual technical or high priority cases; Pensions Dashboard Data Projects; data work; .CETV Top Up Exercises and No Further Liability exercises.

What does the role entail?

• Project Delivery: Involvement in the planning, execution, and monitoring of pension administration projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. Attendance on calls where needed, both internal and external to coordinate projects. Monitoring of the performance of other individuals working on the projects and their delivery.
• Data Analysis: Perform and Peer Review data analysis and validation to ensure the accuracy and integrity of pension data. Identify and resolve discrepancies under supervision.
• Reporting: Prepare regular project status reports, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues. Provide recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. Stay updated on changes in pension legislation and best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, team members, and third-party providers, to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within pension administration projects. Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, and issue logs. Ensure all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
• Training and Support: Provide support to team members and clients on project-related activities and pension administration processes.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience of delivering administration services to Defined Benefit pension schemes.
• Experience of working on bulk projects including GMP, Data Rectification, Pensions Dashboard of De-risking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience of working in a third-party administration environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the field of pensions administration.
• Technical pensions and legislative knowledge and understanding would be advantageous.

What you can expect in return

• A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance
• Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes
• Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us
• A friendly, and supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work

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

What’s next?

Click on the ‘apply’ and follow the simple application process on-line.

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