Project Manager

The Ardonagh Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK seeks a Project Manager to join their Integration & Change team. The role includes managing business acquisitions, ensuring effective communication, and delivering high-quality results. The ideal candidate has a strong project management background and great interpersonal skills. Benefits include career development opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Award-winning learning & development

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance support

Corporate perks and discounts

Paid volunteering day

Community charity initiatives

Spotlight Awards for employee recognition

Qualifications

• Proven track record of programme and project delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of project governance and controls.
• Detail focused with strong organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project management of acquisitions.
• Ensure that resources and roles are aligned.
• Manage stakeholder and vendor communications.

Skills

Project management delivery methods

Excellent interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

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We have ambitious growth plans with a significant element of that growth coming through acquisition. Our Integration & Change team are at the forefront of this, and form part of a larger team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. Our projects are always varied and allow you to gain experience and develop your skills in new areas. It is a fast-paced environment which brings challenges and successes. Teamwork is key, and we work collaboratively as a team, and with colleagues from across the business, to achieve results.

The focus is on planning, ensuring a rational schedule of work is defined and controlled, that resources/roles are aligned, and that high-quality results are achieved.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to be a key part of our integration and change team. If you are looking for variety and challenge and have an exceptional track record of project management delivery, then we could be the right place for you.

As a Project Manager in our business, you will play a lead role in the day-to-day project management of a variety of business acquisitions and disposals with a focus on planning and executing all aspects of integration including all related workstream project activities, stakeholder and vendor communication from initiation to full business integration into our business estate architecture.

You will have:

• A proven track record of programme, project integration and disposal delivery in an environment of equivalent pace and complexity, leading projects through their full life cycle to meet the project objectives within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Excellent knowledge of project management delivery methods and frameworks, and programme and project governance and controls.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels, including with our Executive team. Working collaboratively with Senior Leaders across all Ardonagh segments to effectively shape the delivery of acquisitions through the M&A lifecycle, from Heads of Terms to Completion of the deal including integration of acquired business into receiving business unit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, drive, and initiative.
• Detail focused, able to deliver all work to Project Management policy and standards, and administer, facilitate, and manage appropriate project processes and documentation – including project change management, project planning and scheduling, and risk/issue management.
• Exceptional skill at coordinating all internal due diligence and business integration work streams ensuring consistency, quality and challenging any anomalies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• The ability to naturally negotiate, influence, challenge, and gain commitment, with broad business perspective and acumen.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
• Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
• 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
• One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community
• The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business.

We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Everywhere is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

Please note: If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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