Senior Change Project Manager

Unum Group; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits provider is seeking a Senior Change Project Manager in Dorking. The role involves leading data initiatives and managing change projects, requiring strong analytical skills and project management experience in data-rich environments. Attractive benefits include a generous bonus, private medical insurance, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

DC pension scheme

Life, medical and income Insurance

Access to remote GP and nutrition coaching

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering mid-sized change projects.
• Solid understanding of modern data platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics initiatives.
• Collaborate with data and technical teams for project updates.
• Evaluate complex project risks and develop action plans.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Data Management Principles

Agile Project Management

Traditional Project Management

Tools

Jira

Azure

Rally

Job description

Job Posting End Date: July 20

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

13 Senior Change Project Manager
Hybrid –Dorking or Basingstoke 3 days a week minimum

We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families.

What will you bring?

We are seeking a Senior Change Project Manager who is data driven with proven experience and an analytical mind to drive meaningful change. You should have both traditional and Agile IT project management experience and be able to leverage the two disciplines as appropriate. In this role you’ll own and drive opportunities that will have a measurable effect on operational effectiveness using a range of project management techniques.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics initiatives and cross-functional change projects from strategy to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate closely and confidently with data and technical teams, managing, tracking and reporting, both written and verbal program updates appropriate for various levels of stakeholders, including executive levels.
• Identifies, analyses and deploys appropriate management strategies for the risks associated with projects.
• Be able to accurately evaluate complex project risks and issues, comfortable with ambiguity and able to translate into tangible action plans.

About You:
• Proven experience in delivering mid-sized change projects, ideally in data or technology rich environments.
• Solid understanding of modern data platforms (e.g. data lakes, warehouses, ETL pipelines).
• Familiarity with data management principles including data quality, lineage, and governance.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex data to drive decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the technological foundations of data with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, open to change, working in a fast-paced and fluid environment.
• Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate programme management tools such as Jira/Azure, Rally.

• While a background in financial services is advantageous, it is not essential.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Generous Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• DC pension scheme
• Life, medical and income Insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.


We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact directly.

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK