Product Delivery Manager - Mandates

M&G are looking for a Product Delivery Manager to onboard mandates awarded to M&G plc. The team are looking for an experienced Project Manager with previous experience at an Asset Manager. This is a great opportunity to work in a role that contributes enormous value to the company and offers valuable experience with senior stakeholders ., * Manage projects that deliver benefit to M&G plc. These will be wide-ranging in terms of subject / domain but will tend to be business change (and specifically the onboarding mandates awarded to M&G) rather than IT change projects.

• Ability to take a hands-on role within the project, working with fund managers and investment professionals.

• Manage senior stakeholders; and

• Build successful relationships with the project delivery partners, including external legal advice, fund administrator, trustee / custodian and auditor.

• To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G’s operational risk., * For technical specialists, accountable for delivering expert advice or service, using specialist knowledge and subject matter expertise

• Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk

• Manages conflicts that may impact delivery

• Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture

• Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output

• Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, know-how and experience

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter: Hannah Curtis

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

• Project management experience within investment management with an understanding of different approaches.

• A proven track record of successfully leading on, and delivering projects within a front office environment, across a wide range of functions.

• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal, with excellent active listening skills.

• Strong influence and negotiating skills with an ability to manage a variety of stakeholders.

• Willingness to work to tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects, considering evolving business priorities.

• Strong analytic and proven problem-solving skills with an ability to negotiate pragmatic solutions to meet conflicting business requirements.

• Highly motivated, proactive and resilient.

• Ability to be flexible and to manage ambiguity during project delivery.

• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.

• Able to work effectively at all levels in an organisation, with strong relationship management skills and client relationship skills; and

• Good awareness of related regulations (e.g., UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID2 etc.).

Ideally, but not obligatory:

• IMC

• A project management qualification such as Prince 2

• Familiarity with Agile.

Competitive salary

London , South East England

Permanent, full-time

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At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.