Project Manager - Pensions Project Implementations
We are looking for an experienced project manager to join our pensions administration projects team working on a variety of administration projects, as well as helping the expansion of the team through the planning of pipeline, financials and resourcing requirements.
Pensions administration projects are a core part of the pensions industry with Trustee driven objectives and legislative changes to be considered. Isio’s administration projects team has been growing quickly to support new business, the Trustee’s journey planning and to capture legislative change in a process and data driven environment. This role will support a team of project analysts and administrators collaborating with different areas of the business.
This role can be based in our Croydon, Manchester, Reading, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh or Glasgow city centre office with a hybrid workstyle.
What does the role entail?
- Plan, lead, prioritise and manage the delivery of Pension projects, informing pipeline and resourcing needs
- Supports the wider business to scope and plan for future project needs and deliverables.
- Supports the Project Implementations Manager to manage each project end to end.
- Act as a point of accountability for the successful delivery of projects within the portfolio and act as a point of escalation for the team delivering the projects
- Support the day to day activities of the team with technical oversight for complex pension requirements.
- Support the management of a project delivery team including allocating projects and tasks, reviewing performance, providing internal communication, coaching identify training needs and provide line management support
- Attendance at client and/or trustee meetings where required
- Support the development and implementation of project delivery processes development and support continuous improvement
- Support the development of project pricing and financial monitoring
- Ensure all projects adhere to quality assurance processes and meet quality assurance requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain a view project delivery over the portfolio
- Provide problem solving solutions and remove barriers or blockers to successful delivery
- Identify and manage project delivery risks
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a project management role in the pension industry and knowledge of both defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
- Previous experience in managing portfolios of projects or in managing a team of DB pension administrators
- Excellent knowledge of Pension data projects
- Strong technical pensions and legislative knowledge and understanding.
What you can expect in return
- A competitive salary and market leading bonus scheme with stretch targets for high performance
- Study support to help you achieve professional qualifications, with salary increases for exam passes
- Development and training opportunities to support your career ambitions throughout your time with us
- A friendly, and supportive team who will help you to deliver your best work
You can find out more about us and the benefits we offer on our careers pages
What’s next?
Click on the 'apply’ and follow the simple application process on-line.
At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.
We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask.
