Project Manager (Change & Delivery, Financial Services, FCA)

PEXA Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital property settlement company in the UK is looking for a Project Manager. This role involves managing multiple projects, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will have substantial project management experience, particularly in the mortgage sector. Salary offered is £50,000 - £60,000 a year, with a commitment to employee well-being and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate adherence to project standards and frameworks.
• Track record of managing multiple projects and complex deliveries.
• Experience of the UK mortgage process with a Lender or Conveyancer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Align to the UK Change Framework and manage project progress.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Lead projects across UK operations and ensure high-quality changes.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outsource providers.
• Deliver regular updates and manage Business Readiness plans.

Skills

Project management using agile and waterfall methodologies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills (written, verbal and visual)

Organised with a positive attitude

Strong time management and collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

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Hi, we're PEXA!

We revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.

We are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. As a growing UK presence since late 2020, we aim to bring our proven technology to the UK market.

Why become a PEXArian?

Being a PEXArian is more than just a job. We are a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic team who strive to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and their clients.

Here's a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like:

Your growth:

We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.

Your wellness:

We care about your holistic wellbeing.

Your work/life blend:

We help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing life around work.

You will be the lead for a variety of projects across PEXA, Optima and Smoove, dealing with internal and external people, all of whom are treated as our customers.

You are approachable, professional, positive and flexible and take pride in the successful interaction and delivery of any change to the delight and amazement of our customer experience!

You will work across a diverse range of projects, from small quick changes to long, complex implementations.

Responsibilities

• Align to the UK Change Framework, using project methodology and artefacts to plan, manage and report progress, implementation and success, while mitigating risk and ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder and network relationships internally and externally; provide regular updates to stakeholders and management.
• Lead projects across UK operations, ensuring changes align with policy, processes and procedures; train and share knowledge to enable a first-class service.
• Coordinate with internal teams and outsource providers to deliver flexible, seamless, and successful changes.
• Ensure changes are delivered on time and to a high standard, with benefits realized and measurable success.
• Create and deliver regular communications and reporting to the right audiences at the right times.
• Manage Business Readiness plans, deliveries and engagements as appropriate.
• Capture and apply key project learnings at project closure to embed knowledge across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

• Essential
• Experienced and qualified in project management using agile and waterfall methodologies
• Ability to demonstrate adherence to project standards and frameworks
• Track record of managing multiple projects and complex deliveries
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships
• Exceptionally organised with an articulate, creative and positive attitude
• Strong time management and team player with a collaborative approach
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and visual
• Desirable
• Experience of the UK mortgage process with a Lender or Conveyancer
• Understanding UK mortgage regulation and compliance
• Experience of working with external customers and outsource providers

£50,000 - £60,000 a year

Next steps

Sounds like you?

We at PEXA are ready, so if this role sounds like you, apply today.

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GDPR Compliance

Digital Completion UK Limited (trading name "PEXA"), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (holding company for several subsidiaries) are owned by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of PEXA Group. When processing applicant data for recruitment, we act as a controller. If data is shared within the PEXA Group, it may be processed as a separate controller or joint controller. By applying, you consent to processing in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Further information can be found in our privacy notice.