Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Reading / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Permanent, Full time
Guardian was “re-born” with a simple objective….to make life better. It’s at the core of everything we do and we’ve worked hard to turn an idea into an exciting business proposition. We’ve bought together the best capability, technology and people to create a business that challenges conventional thinking, and approaches things differently.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Project Manager who can support and deliver a range of projects that form part of our annual change portfolio. At any one time, we are managing a range of projects that either contribute to our product road map or serve to improve our internal systems and processes. Working together with the Senior Project Manager, colleagues in IT and with stakeholders across the organisation you will ensure the delivery of each project to defined metrics and business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own all aspects of project delivery through from concept to closure
- Assist the Senior Project Manager with the management and delivery of a number of strategically important programmes of work on the 2024 portfolio
- Creating and managing project plans including scope, schedule & budget
- Effectively manage key project deliverables and dependencies in line with project schedule
- Tracking & managing risks and issues that will impact the project delivery
- Communicating project expectations/progress to key stakeholders
- Lead and drive all aspects of Project delivery from business case to closure ensuring that key time, quality and cost milestones are achieved
- Own and manage the project documentation
- Conduct regular project team meetings with key internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to ensure that projects stay on track
- Manage a team of business stakeholders, project team members, internal IT staff and contractors to support the delivery of each project
Who we are looking for:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in project management
- Understanding of project management processes and terms, including an understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Expertise in creating project plans with detailed work breakdown structure
- Experience delivering multiple projects simultaneously, balancing own workload in accordance with project priorities
- Proactive and creative approach to taking on new tasks and getting things done
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to quickly understand new concepts and principles
- Comfortable challenging processes and asking questions
- Focus on providing solutions to problems quickly and efficiently
- Possess good communication, analytical, and written skills
- Self-motivated and delivery focused with excellent time management skills
- Team player with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across functions
- An enthusiastic, positive individual with a desire to continuously develop and improve
- Must be competent in Office software (including Excel and PowerPoint. MSP preferred but not essential)
Knowledge / Understanding of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Recognised project management qualification (APM, PMI, PRINCE2, etc.)
- Agile delivery/Scrum Master experience and qualification
- Experience of working in Life and Pensions, with an understanding of the long-term insurance market
- Understanding of the IFA market
- Experience with JIRA would be helpful
- Knowledge of devops processes and principles an advantage
Benefits:
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally with great career prospects and a generous benefit package which includes:
- Training
- Support with professional qualifications
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Cover
- 25 days holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Additional option benefits and staff discounts
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Business Change, Finance, Insurance, Project Management, Project Administrator, Project Estimator, Project Planning, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Senior Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Senior Project Coordinator, Project Lead, Lead Project Manager, may also be considered for this role.
