Project Manager

Join to apply for the Project Manager role at LPPA Pensions This range is provided by LPPA Pensions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Project Manager (Hybrid or Remote with regular travel to Preston) Please note, shortlisting will begin in early January 2026, with interviews thereafter. A glance at the role: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Change Team and work alongside a passionate team of change professionals to help successfully deliver our Change Portfolio through a period of significant business transformation and continuous improvement. Reporting into our Head of Delivery, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our fast‑paced, collaborative, and customer‑focused business. The successful candidate will manage multiple key projects and be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, including effective communication with key internal and external stakeholders, management of project resources, and oversight of the project budget. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi‑award‑winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We strive to deliver the best experience for over 2,100 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police, and Firefighter pension schemes, keeping them fully informed about their pensions whilst working closely with employers to continuously educate and support them. What we can offer you: 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions Access to Health or Dental Plan Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you or your family might need some support Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme – ‘Your Perk Site’ Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre What you’ll be doing: Support the pensions administration change programme by producing clear business and system requirements, process maps, and plans for testing, training, and implementation Identify, manage, and deliver process design changes by conducting business and systems process analysis and design, focusing on quality improvement and operational efficiency Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices, monitoring progress and results; training to ensure maximum value is realised; recognising and capitalising on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organisational changes, and new responsibilities Be the interface between the business and IT, translating business requirements into functional specifications, collaborating closely with developers to implement those requirements, and working with IT and the business to ensure solutions are robustly and thoroughly tested prior to all system change releases Proactively identify system improvement opportunities Understand and negotiate the needs and expectations of multiple stakeholders Collaborate with others; articulating ideas and viewpoints to senior management, peers, and others; identifying and initiating solutions; managing resources; driving the resolution of issues; and holding yourself and the team accountable for results Prepare clear, timely management information and report it to relevant stakeholders as appropriate Develop project plans, including agreeing the project scope and timescales with key stakeholders and maintain all project documentation Actively lead the project team and manage activities end-to-end during the project lifecycle to ensure delivery of project commitments within budget Work in partnership and develop relationships with all stakeholders in each project, including our clients, suppliers, and colleagues Take ownership of projects and communicate individual accountability to all project stakeholders Provide regular and high-quality progress reports to key stakeholders Proactively identify risks and issues, developing strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues related to the project, escalating where appropriate Make decisions and adapt plans to changes that occur during the project lifecycle What we need from you: A proactive, self‑motivated team player who can work independently with minimal supervision, manage a high personal workload with multiple deadlines, and continually strive for system improvements in quality, efficiency, and presentation Proven project management experience and/or project management qualifications, with proven ability to successfully deliver multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment, on time, on schedule, and within budget Must have experience in and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels to understand and document requirements The ability to problem‑solve and be confident in presenting reasoned and convincing arguments to support and/or challenge a proposal Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills Experience leading, motivating, and managing project teams, including internal and external resources, while holding the team accountable for performance and deliverables Excellent level of numerical, analytical, and report writing skills to assist in the communication of key messages and to facilitate discussions and decision making Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio