Senior Project Manager

Aviva; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension

29 days holiday

Private medical benefit

Discounts on Aviva products

Matching share plan

Save As You Earn

Parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva in the UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to deliver a range of programmes across Group Functions CIO. You will work with senior stakeholders to create the business case, develop delivery plans, define deliverables, agree milestones and monitor progress on fast-moving projects.

You will mentor team members, energise the project team and report to director-level leaders. The package includes a circa £60,000 salary, bonus potential, generous pension, 29 days' holiday, private medical

Qualifications

• Experience leading in Data, Generative AI, Group Functions or SaaS implementations.
• Proven track record in a Project Management role or equivalent.
• Ability to energise and motivate project teams to deliver outcomes.
• Strong understanding of agile, delivery tools and PM best practices.
• Experience reporting to senior leaders at director level and above.

Responsibilities

• Create the business case, develop a delivery plan and define deliverables.
• Agree milestones and monitor progress, manage resources, budgets and risks.
• Mentor team members and constructively challenge stakeholders to drive change.

Skills

Data projects

Generative AI

Group Functions

SaaS implementations

Project management

Agile

Senior stakeholder liaison

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Salary: Circa £60,000 Depending on skills and experience

Open to all UK offices excluding London with 50% office attendance

Do you have a passion for change delivery?Do you want to be part of a team responsible for delivering a range of innovative programmes and projects across Aviva?Do you enjoy working on fast moving projects with tough deadlines, this could be the role for you!

A bit about the job:

In Group Functions CIO we drive change transformation, innovation and efficiency across Group Functions such as People, Procurement, Property, Risk, Legal, Corporate Governance, Audit, Financial Crime, Corporate Services & Security and Brand & Corporate Affairs.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will work with senior stakeholders to create the business case, develop a delivery plan, define deliverables, agree milestones, and monitor their progress, manage resources, budgets, and associated risks.

You will be required to mentor team members and constructively challenge stakeholders, to drive change, and deliver positive outcomes for our customers.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience leading in Data, Generative AI, Group Functions or SaaS implementations
• A proven track record working in a Project Management role or equivalent.
• An ability to energise and motivate the project team to drive forward and deliver outcomes.
• A strong understanding of agile, delivery tools, and project management best practices.
• Experience reporting to senior leaders at director level and above.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Startingsalaryc. £60,000(depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonusopportunity - actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generouspensionscheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
• 29 daysholidayplus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme
• Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help others
• We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive andwelcome everyone– we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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