Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Life and Pensions is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and deliver multifaceted projects on a hybrid basis. The role involves applying project management best practices, leading diverse teams, and ensuring successful stakeholder engagement while contributing to a positive organizational culture.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays

Professional accreditation via online learning tools

Access to a Confidential Helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in Life and Pensions or financial services.
• Proven ability in managing large projects.
• Skilled in leading and developing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Manage project reporting and forecasts.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

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Diligenta - a subsidiary of Tata Consultancy Services

Location:

livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Edinburgh, working on a hybrid basis. This role will be to manage and deliver one or more programme work-streams in order to meet business objectives.

The role will have potential to work across a variety of different projects stretching across business, operation and IT change.

You'll be:

• Led projects or work streams within larger programs, ensuring everything is completed on time, within budget, and according to the plan.
• Apply the appropriate project management methods, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and managing risks and issues.
• Distil complex information or data to identify root issues or see the bigger picture.
• Establish an effective project team, handling recruiting, development, management, and motivation.
• Manage budget reporting, forecasting, and expenditures for projects.
• Plan and manage resources needed for project delivery, including developing contingency plans.
• Maintain good relationships with stakeholders and key customers, ensuring project delivery meets their requirements.

You should apply if you:

• Have worked in Life and Pensions (wider FS acceptable)
• Proven experience in delivering large projects and programs.
• Skilled in managing and motivating both specialist and non-specialist staff.
• Experienced in handling medium to high-scale and/or medium to high-risk projects, especially in commercial outsourcing or financial services.
• Comfortable managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Versatile with a background in various disciplines and able to quickly learn new areas and build credibility with professionals from different fields.
• In-depth experience in Life and Pensions operations, with a strong understanding of its internal functions.
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family