Senior Project Manager - Migrations

Royal London; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mutual life, pensions, and investment company seeks a Senior Project Manager - Migrations to lead complex migration projects. This individual will be responsible for developing and implementing migration strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role offers a hybrid working model and includes excellent benefits like 28 days of annual leave and up to 14% employer pension matching.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Up to 14% employer pension matching

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex migration projects with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments and influence change.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for migration projects.
• Develop comprehensive migration plans including strategy and scope.
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions as necessary.

Skills

Project Management

ETL/ELT Migration Tools

Stakeholder Management

Risk Assessment

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Migrations

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

This is a unique opportunity to join Royal London at the start of building a dedicated capability to lead and deliver migration projects across the organisation. We are looking for an exceptional individual who has delivered multiple migration projects, ideally within a Life and Pensions environment, and would relish the chance to use their experience to help shape how we do things here.

You will strive to ensure business outcomes are clearly understood and associated solutions are delivered to enable the business to realise benefits on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

You will take overall responsibility for planning and leading the delivery of the whole change lifecycle for projects covering both Business and Technical driven migrations, creating a reusable strategy and approach.

About the role

• Lead end-to-end project management for migration projects within the organization.
• Develop and implement comprehensive migration plans, including strategy, scope, resources, and documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption during migrations.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to include their requirements and communicate effectively with project teams.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Develop a migration practice including tools, templates, policies, and partnerships to expand capabilities.

About you

• Experience leading complex migration projects with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in ETL or ELT migration tools and staging areas.
• Ability to translate complex data requirements for a business audience.
• Proven ability to work in ambiguous environments and collaborate across areas.
• Interpersonal skills to influence change and enhance performance.
• Experience delivering reports, proposals, requirements, and presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to develop trusted relationships with stakeholders and sponsors.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings, and asset management products.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling workplace, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.

We offer great benefits, including 28 days of annual leave, up to 14% employer pension matching, and private medical insurance.

Inclusion, diversity, and belonging

We celebrate and value diverse backgrounds and cultures. Our diverse perspectives give us a range of skills that are recognized and respected, regardless of background.