Programme Manager - Pension Policy Migration / £90k / Peteborough
One of Sanderson's largest clients, a best-in-class pension platform provider, are currently recruiting for a Lead Project Manager/Programme to help support them in a large-scale pension policy migration. They are currently a year into the programme and are about to start the biggest release, which equates to around 1.6 million policies.
The successful candidate will need to have a strong background working within financial services organisations, whilst also having excessive experience in policy/book migration from one system to another.
The role is hybrid based, with the expectation to be on-site in Peterborough 3 days per week.
What you'll be doing:
- Working with the Programme Director, Programme Sponsor and stakeholders to understand strategic context and to define and agree Programme objectives, scope, approach and an appropriate governance regime
- Have overall responsibility for the development and agreement of budget and expenditure associated with the Release
- Creating and implementing robust Release planning reporting and control processes
- Integrating work-streams and manage cross-business interdependencies to ensure co-ordinated delivery
- Leading, managing and motivating large, diverse teams and other resources
- Be responsible for chairing governance boards and championing governance processes
- Identifying financial and operational risks affecting the Release and the business. Then implementing appropriate measures to effectively manage and control
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in managing and delivering major projects or Releases, preferably within the Life and Pensions industry. Financial services experience is essential
- Previous experience with policy book/data migration is essential
- Ability to lead large, diverse teams of people
- Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at the highest level (internal and external)
- Understanding of leading-edge programme management, methodology and best practice
- Previous experience of managing 3rd Party relationships and high-level supplier relationships is desirable
Benefits
- 33 days including Bank Holidays
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Car Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Other standard company benefits