At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex projects and manage diverse teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Company: Award-winning software company in the pensions sector with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, private medical insurance, and electric car leasing.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while leading innovative projects.
- Qualifications: 8-12 years of project management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
About Us
Procentia is an award-winning software and technology company specialising in the Pensions and Pension Risk Transfer market. We design intelligent solutions that put administrators and members at the heart of any pension scheme. Established in 2002, we’re renowned for our web-based pensions administration and management system, IntelliPen. Our platform helps our clients meet the demand for self‑serve technology and provide meaningful consumer‑like experiences that their pension scheme members expect from online platforms. Trusted by administrators, employers and trustees, our software is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and feature‑rich platform for modern pensions management. With offices in the UK and North America, we support some of the largest pension schemes and plans across the private and public sectors. We've been named 'Pension Technology Firm of the Year 2024' at the Pensions Age Awards, and voted 'No.1 UK Pension Administration Software Provider' in 2022 and 2023. Procentia people are a vibrant community of passionate specialists dedicated to developing best‑in‑class software solutions and client service. We’re proud of our welcoming and open culture, and our Values. They’re not just words on paper – we’re dedicated to living them every day. Everyone is welcome here.
The Job
Our Senior Project Managers play a critical role in the successful delivery of complex client and internal projects, with accountability from initial scoping through to go‑live and early‑life support. Their role combines strong delivery leadership, stakeholder engagement, and hands‑on project management to ensure outcomes are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with client and organisational objectives.
Here's What You'll Be Doing:
- Managing a team (size varies with project size, and as a senior PM you’ll get the bigger, more complex ones or multiple deliveries to manage at the same time) of implementation consultants, business analysts, developers, testers and release managers
- Working closely with our clients to agree delivery requirements, milestones, governance, and agreed ways of working
- Working on projects worth upwards of £3m or multiple smaller deliveries
- Writing a Project Initiation Document (PID) and running project kick‑off meetings
- Developing and maintaining a project plan in MSP
- Operating within PMO standards and Procentia Ways of Working, adhering to internal governance and maintaining those standards throughout delivery
Key Skills And Experience:
- Extensive delivery experience (8–12 years), with a strong track record managing complex projects and multi‑workstream projects end‑to‑end
- Proven leadership of software implementations, from initiation through to go‑live and post‑implementation support
- Strong planning and governance capability, including RAID management, dependency control, and structured delivery frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to engage, influence and present confidently at senior/executive level
- Commercial and financial awareness, including budget management, forecasting, and control of scope and change
- Team leadership experience, leading cross‑functional teams and driving accountability, performance and delivery momentum
Lets Talk About What's In It For You...
- 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, with carry over of up to 1 week
- Buying and Selling holiday (up to 1 week)
- Volunteer day
- 5% Employer contribution pension
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Health care cash plan
- Tusker – Electric Car Leasing scheme
Don't meet every requirement? We know that some candidates, particularly women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent people, and those from ethnic minority backgrounds, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. At Procentia, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be a great fit for this role or another opportunity within our team.
Senior Project Manager employer: Procentia - Pensions Software Solutions
Procentia - Pensions Software Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture in the vibrant city of Bristol. With a focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of holiday, pension contributions, and private medical insurance, ensuring our team members thrive both personally and professionally.
Contact Details:
Procentia - Pensions Software Solutions Recruitment Team
