Bulk Purchase Annuity Programme Lead

About us

Procentia is an award-winning software and technology company specialising in the Pensions and Bulk Purchase Annuities 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 clients meet the demand for self-serve technology and provide meaningful consumer-like experiences expected 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.

IntelliPen comprises a suite of integrated modular systems that streamline processes from new member registration to online self-serve retirement, and enables collaboration on the same workflows. It delivers up to 90% time and cost efficiencies by automating member retirements, validation, benefit calculations, reporting and pensioner payroll.

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 community of passionate specialists dedicated to developing best-in-class software solutions and client service. We’re a vibrant assortment, everyone is welcome here.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.

The job:

We’re looking for a ProgrammeLead to join the team and manage our Bulk Purchase Annuity which is an area we areexpanding into at pace with a number of new clients. You will support us in aligning our clients’ambitions with our own strategic goals and will be reporting into senior leadership andstakeholders.

Here\’s what you\’ll be doing:

As Programme Lead for BPA, you’ll be at the heart of one of the fastest-growing areas of ourbusiness. Working with our clients, who may be new to our IntelliPen platform, you’ll beresponsible for delivering end-to-end programme management for Bulk Purchase Annuityimplementations, onboarding, and transformation projects. You will also lead ongoing changeinitiatives for our established BPA clients.
You’ll ensure every BPA implementation meets the unique demands of each scheme, whilealigning with our broader business and technology strategy. Reporting into senior leadership,you’ll bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex projects – ensuring outcomes thatdeliver long-term value for clients and us.
You will be working closely with our tech team as well as they continue to build out our datamanagement offering further. This will be product features used across our BPA clients butcontinuing to be linked to our award winning IntelliPen system.Candidates will have experience of UK Pensions and in particular Bulk Purchase Annuity(BPA).

Key skills and experience:

• Demonstrable experience in UK pensions,specifically Bulk Purchase Annuity(BPA)schemes
• A solid understanding of the BPA market,including insurer expectations, scheme
transitions, and operational readiness
• A proven track record of managingcomplex software implementation projects
or pension scheme transitions
• Strong commercial and strategicawareness – you can balance clientneeds with long-term business goals
• Excellent communication, planning, andstakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with pensions administrationplatforms (knowledge of IntelliPen is aplus)
• Complex and highly visible stakeholdermanagement
• Strong contract & commercial awarenessand budget management
• Skilled in successfully executing projectsthrough a diverse range of methodologies
including Agile and waterfall, ensuringefficient and effective fulfilment ofcomplex project requirements.
• Excellent risk management skills ensuringsuccessful programme outcomes in
challenging situations

• Building and maintaining strategicrelationships, managing conflict andmotivating cross-functional teams
• A self-starter, you can take ownership ofmultiple tasks/situations and act on their
own initiative, a natural problem solver
• You know how to get the best out ofpeople, and have a sense of humour
• Strong influencing and leadership skills,able to foster a collaborative work
environment while motivating andproviding clear direction
• Demonstrable knowledge of governanceprocesses, adept at enhancing and
adhering to governance processes toensure end to end visibility and auditability
of project and programme deliveries.
• Extremely well organized and responsivewith excellent time management.
• Decision making and problem-solvingskills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applicationsincluding Project, Excel, Word and
PowerPoint
• Line management experience

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

· And many more..

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