Senior IT Project Manager

Unum Insurance; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee benefits provider is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee cross-functional technical projects. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. The position is hybrid, based in Basingstoke or Dorking, offering a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

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

Second medical opinions

27 days holiday

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering technical projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional technical projects.
• Consult with business leaders to define project scope.
• Balance quality, scope, time, and cost.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Influencing

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Posting End Date: May 22

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?

Senior IT Project Manager
Hybrid – Basingstoke or Dorking, 2-3 days a week minimum
Salary - £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

What will you bring?

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

We seek a highly skilled technical Senior IT Project Manager to utilize their extensive knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage cross-functional technical projects involving business applications, end-user solutions, and infrastructure. The candidate must confidently discuss the technologies underpinning the project scope.

The ideal candidate will leverage advanced project management skills and a deep understanding of enterprise technologies to oversee projects. They will consult with business leaders to transform ideas into well-defined projects with clear goals, objectives, and scope. They will identify necessary resources, negotiate with managers to assemble project teams, and clarify roles and responsibilities.

Project activities include setting achievable goals, planning and guiding teams to meet these goals, balancing quality, scope, time, and cost, and managing stakeholder expectations. Communication and reporting methods will be developed and used to handle issues, risks, and ensure timely delivery.

To succeed, you must have extensive experience delivering technical projects, proficiency with project management tools, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Strong influential and communication skills are essential.

In this role, you 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 second medical opinions
• 27 days holiday, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on-site chargers

We are an inclusive, diverse employer committed to supporting your growth. We offer a wealth of learning and development opportunities. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us directly.

Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, with opportunities to see their ambitions realized.

Our inclusive environment allows you to be yourself while being part of a growing organization. From charity and volunteer initiatives to career development, your possibilities are endless.

If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company: Unum UK