Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Salary: From £55,000-£65,000 per year

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta\’s vision is to be acknowledged as a best-in-class platform-based life and pensions administration service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients\’ operations. We are a company described as a \’home\’ by our employees, driven by a culture of positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis. This role involves managing and delivering one or more programme workstreams to meet business objectives. The position offers the potential to work across various projects spanning business, operational, and IT change.

You\’ll be:

• Leading projects or work streams within larger programs, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and according to plan.
• Applying appropriate project management methods, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and managing risks and issues.
• Distilling complex information or data to identify root issues or see the bigger picture.
• Establishing an effective project team, including recruiting, development, management, and motivation.
• Managing budget reporting, forecasting, and expenditures for projects.
• Planning and managing resources needed for project delivery, including developing contingency plans.
• Maintaining good relationships with stakeholders and key customers to ensure project delivery meets their requirements.

You should apply if you:

• Have experience in Life and Pensions (or wider Financial Services).
• Proven experience in delivering large projects and programs.
• Skilled in managing and motivating both specialist and non-specialist staff.
• Experienced in handling medium to high-scale and/or high-risk projects, especially in commercial outsourcing or financial services.
• Comfortable managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Versatile with a background in various disciplines and able to quickly learn new areas and build credibility with professionals from different fields.
• Have in-depth experience in Life and Pensions operations, with a strong understanding of its internal functions.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holidays plus 8 bank holidays
• Opportunity to gain professional accreditation at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline for you and your family
• Discretionary annual bonus

If you need any help or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process due to health, disability, or other reasons, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and join our innovative team.

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