Project Manager - Finance Change

PIC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead projects in the Finance area. You will be responsible for project delivery, governance, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing complex projects within the financial services sector and strong knowledge of project management methodologies. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days' annual leave

Study support with qualifications

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects in a Financial Services environment, ideally insurance.
• Good technical knowledge in the project delivery of Finance applications.
• Ability to work within defined procedures as recommended by functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Provide regular updates and status reporting to the PMO.
• Lead the development of project objectives and deliverables.

Skills

Project delivery in Finance applications

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial judgement

Ability to manage resources

Fluency in Finance business domain

Education

Recognised qualifications in project management

Qualified actuary or accountant

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Change team at PIC for a project manager with experience delivering projects in the Finance area. The role aligns with the Finance department within PIC and focuses on project delivery, governance and sponsor engagement to deliver strong business outcomes relating to capital, profitability, the company brand and market reputation whilst achieving positive outcomes to all internal and external stakeholders on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Interact with key stakeholders ensuring the business expectations are managed effectively.
• Provide regular update and status reporting to the PMO according to project and change function requirements.
• Lead the development of the project objectives, required target model and deliverables at completion and log, co-ordinate and escalation any risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain appropriately detailed plans, drawing out key milestones, decision and delivery points and resource requirements.
• Managing both internal and external resource within a multi work stream environment.

Proven experience of managing complex projects in a Financial Services environment, ideally insurance or adjacent, with knowledge of the regulator (PRA and FCA) and applicable IFRS.

Technical

• Good working knowledge and fluency in the Finance business domain
• Good technical knowledge in the project delivery of Finance applications
• Established knowledge of Finance operating models
• Experience of delivering change in line with defined change methodologiesRecognised qualifications in project management
• Ideally a qualified actuary or accountant

Personal

• Ability to persuade and influence both directly and indirectly
• Ability to manage people and other resources effectively
• Ability to organise work to meet deadlines
• Advanced experience in stakeholder and sponsor engagement
• Commercial judgement
• Ability to work within defined procedures as recommended by functional teams

DEI at PIC

At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), study support with qualifications, a generous pension scheme and much more.