Senior Project Manager

Richmond Villages; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex change initiatives within Care Services. You will be responsible for leading projects from inception to completion, engaging stakeholders, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, with excellent communication skills and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include private medical insurance and an enhanced pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale business and digital change projects.
• Excellent communication skills and results-driven.
• Commercial acumen and vendor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large, complex change projects across Care Services.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Risk management

Resource management

Cost management

Education

APMG Change Management or Prince2

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Home-based (with UK travel)

Contract: 9 Month FTC - Full-time

We Make Health Happen

At Bupa, our purpose is simple yet powerful: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. With no shareholders, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our Care Services. You'll lead strategic change initiatives that improve processes, systems and outcomes, ensuring we deliver exceptional care and value. This is your chance to make a real impact in a business that values innovation, collaboration and sustainable improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large, complex change projects across Care Services, from inception to completion.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans and improvement strategies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure engagement and successful delivery.
• Design credible projects with clear costs, benefits, timelines and governance.
• Manage resources effectively, including IT and business teams, to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Oversee budgets, monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Proactively manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating when necessary.
• Drive benefits realisation and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Engage with vendors to ensure strong delivery capability and cost efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering large-scale business and digital change projects.
• Strong knowledge of project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Resilient, results-driven and able to thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in risk, resource and cost management.
• Commercial acumen and vendor management experience, particularly with digital suppliers.
• Relevant qualifications such as APMG Change Management, Prince2, MSP or similar (desirable).

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of health – mental, physical, financial, social and environmental. We support flexible working and offer a range of family-friendly benefits.

In This Role, You’ll Receive

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Why Bupa

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people share one purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ‘Be you at Bupa'. We champion diversity and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you’re treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Senior Leadership Team

Locations: Bupa Place, Kirkstall Forge