Senior Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stirling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich Lebensversicherungen sucht einen dynamischen Projektmanager, der für die Leitung komplexer Projekte verantwortlich ist. Diese Rolle erfordert starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, um mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern zusammenzuarbeiten und sicherzustellen, dass die Projektziele erreicht werden. Der ideale Kandidat wird in der Lage sein, Risiken zu identifizieren, Ressourcen zu planen und die Einhaltung von Governance-Standards sicherzustellen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Projektmanagement haben und in einem vielfältigen und integrativen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Nachgewiesene Erfolgsbilanz in der Durchführung komplexer Projekte.
• Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit internen und externen Stakeholdern.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der End-to-End-Lieferung komplexer Projekte mit klaren Zielen.
• Erstellung und Pflege von hochwertigen Projektplänen mit Risikominderungsstrategien.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Beziehungsaufbau

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Finanzmanagement

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Job description

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We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

These roles will reside within our Life business unit as part of the Change & Transformation team. The overall purpose of the Change team is to provide oversight and assurance on all aspects of business change and transformation delivery for or impacting our Life business, while ensuring alignment with both our Life and wider M&G strategy.

These roles own the end-to-end delivery of medium to highly complex projects. You will be responsible for defining the business case, project objectives, scope, resources, and expected business outcomes, along with detailed project plans. You will be expected to implement and adhere to project management methodologies and governance, providing the project team and key delivery partners with clear direction to deliver and leverage the expected benefits.

Key responsibilities for this role:

1. Own the end-to-end delivery of medium to highly complex projects, identifying key business stakeholders; defining business case, project objectives, scope, resources, and expected benefits and outcomes.
2. Collaborate with the Project Sponsor to communicate project outcomes and benefits across the organization to garner support and buy-in.
3. Create and maintain high-quality project plans with built-in risk mitigation strategies and work packages that support delivery, ensuring responsibilities are assigned.
4. Evaluate delivery options and team performance, providing feedback and adjusting plans regularly based on scope, schedule, budget, risks, outcomes, and benefits.
5. Provide forecasts of future Change and BAU resources required for the project.
6. Guide the project team to ensure the delivery of the required benefits and outcomes within the specified time, cost, quality, scope, benefit, and risk tolerances.
7. Conduct lessons learned sessions during the project, implementing recommendations to improve team learning and sharing insights with the broader project management community.
8. Adhere to governance standards, including maintaining accurate RACI and RAID logs and ServiceNow records.
9. Produce management information and ensure all mandatory documentation (business case, requirement documents, stage gates, test plans, change requests, closure documents) is completed and signed off.
10. Forecast external costs, understand drivers of cost variance, and take actions to control costs or raise change controls.
11. Monitor and report progress to stakeholders, including sponsors, programme managers, and steering committees, including ongoing business case viability.
12. Identify and own issues, risks, and dependencies, making mitigation recommendations and escalating as needed.
13. Complete project handover to BAU and conduct benefits realization activities to close projects.
14. Manage resource planning and motivate the project team, fostering high standards and developing others through guidance, mentoring, or coaching.
15. Manage relationships with teams such as Technology, external suppliers, and other business functions to ensure timely delivery.
16. Support the Lead Programme Management Officer in establishing governance and ensuring the Project Change Standard is applied.
17. Conduct training workshops to improve project and change management capabilities across the team.

Skills and Competencies

• Confident and effective communicator (written and verbal) across all organizational levels, capable of facilitating workshops and meetings.
• Motivational, influential, and able to constructively challenge when appropriate.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external parties.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to anticipate, prioritize, and resolve issues.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills, leading by example.
• Strong financial management and programme budget control skills.
• Advanced knowledge and application of project management methodologies.

Experience:

• Proven track record of end-to-end project delivery, including turning around failing projects and gaining stakeholder buy-in.
• Experience leading business, technical, and regulatory projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in highly controlled and regulated environments.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders at various levels.

Location: Edinburgh / Stirling

We value diversity and inclusion at M&G plc. Our policies and employee networks support networking, advice, and support for diverse communities. We welcome applicants regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, military service, or those returning from career breaks.