Project Manager

Are you a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager looking for an exciting opportunity to lead impactful projects? Join our team and be part of a company that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth. As a Project Manager at The Acorn Group, you will play a crucial role in driving projects to success, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

At The Acorn Group, we are currently on a journey to become a fully cloud-based tech platform. We have a large tech team based in the Albert Dock and have recently transitioned into Product verticals, enabling our multiple products to work autonomously. Our team is passionate about innovation, excellence, and making a difference. We believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive.

What you will be doing:

• Lead project planning sessions and develop detailed project plans.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Host any appropriate internal governance to keep projects on track.
• Attend and run daily standups.

What we are looking for:

• Proven working experience as a Project Manager in the financial/Insurance sector.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software/tools.
• Prince 2 – Agile foundation & practitioner certification is a plus.
• Works well under pressure.
• Great communicator & not afraid to make decisions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to ensure you feel valued and supported.
• Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Exciting Projects: Be part of innovative and impactful projects that make a difference in our industry and community.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You will receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day. The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5.

We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

• Wellbeing: Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays).
• Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as: 6 Free Counselling sessions per year, Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7, Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner.
• Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Company pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service.
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.