Project Manager - Finance

-; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization located in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead transformational projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in Finance, Banking, or Insurance sectors and will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills. Responsibilities include managing projects from start to finish, working collaboratively across functions, and ensuring effective communication with senior leadership. The organization promotes a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement, making it a great place for driven individuals who value a strong work ethic and community service.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% on target bonus

Access to Benenden Healthcare

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection after 12 months service

Employee benefits platform

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects within Finance, Banking or Insurance sectors is essential.
• Displays a passion for pursuing personal development opportunities and expanding industry knowledge.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead projects end to end, ensuring success factors are met.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver business solutions.
• Communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Leadership

Job description

Summary

• Reporting Line: Head of Transformation Delivery
• Contract type: Permanent
• Grade: 3B
• Location: London

What to expect

The Project Manager is a key member of the Transformation team, responsible for contributing to the delivery of functional objectives, always modelling the Post Office behaviours, and demonstrating a Postmaster first mindset. The Project Manager will manage and lead projects end to end, working cross functionally to deliver business solutions, ensuring that the critical success factors are met while scope, time, quality and cost of the projects are maintained. Demonstrating strong senior stakeholder management skills to ensure that communication is clear and concise, and deliverables are progressed, contributing towards overall programme and portfolio outcomes. They will embody a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, and high performance, with a key focus on delivery.

What we can do for you

• 25 days annual leave that increases with tenure
• Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
• Access to Benenden Healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Income protection after 12 months service
• Full support from our employee assistance programme and access to our employee benefits platform
• Ever-evolving learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. We actively foster an inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions from all colleagues. We hold the belief that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are not just vital but fundamental to our success and growth. Our priority lies in shaping a business that mirrors the diverse communities we reach, truly making Post Office 'Everybody's Business'. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and celebrate the differences among our people, ensuring that our practices reflect our dedication to inclusivity and equal representation for all.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience leading projects within Finance, Banking or Insurance sectors is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt communication styles and collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful outcomes and business decisions.
• A trusted advisor with the ability to apply knowledge of their own specialism as well as knowledge of related areas.
• Commercial business acumen with the ability to make data-driven business decisions.
• Displays a passion for pursuing personal development opportunities and expanding industry knowledge.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding the values and principles of Post Office.
• An ambassador for promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within all areas of responsibility.
• Measurable experience of running change management projects in flexibility and within framework standards and timescales.
• Strong budget management and funding knowledge.
• Demonstratable project management experience and the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Strong leadership and people management skills and experience.

About us

Post Office is a community staple. We're trusted. We're relatable. We're reliable. We're steeped in tradition. But we're on a journey of transformation. We're focused on the future and working at pace to compete in a digital world to provide the same, personalised experience we've always been proud of - and we need fresh talent to help make it possible. We're looking for people to come to Post office to re-imagine. Authentic people who rise to big challenges and make big changes. We all have an genuine duty of care for the people we serve - a purpose that guides us forward, no matter what. We're looking for people who share in that purpose and show that now, and moving forwards, Post Office truly is Everybody's Business.