Pensions Project Manager

Pensions Project Manager - GMP's (with Consulting focus) - can be based in any of our UK offices and / or remote working - London, Chichester, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast

What can you expect:

• A fantastic opportunity to develop your career within Mercer's Wealth Team - a great multi-disciplinary team providing clients with leading edge project management across funding, investment, risk transfer and pension administration both internally and externally with our clients
• The successful applicant will be a part of our Project Management Office (PMO) and will report the tracking and management of projects to the PMO Leader
• Besides working for one of the world's largest consultancy firms, you will be given opportunities to excel and grow in a high performing team of actuaries and consultants
• The team is structured so that you are given opportunities to deliver and consult with a range of stakeholders
• You will be working as part of a team to oversee and deliver many of our most complex projects to clients (trustee and corporates) with a primary focus on DB pension schemes, many such projects are currently focussed around GMP reconciliation, rectification and equalisation

What is in it for you:

• A competitive basic salary plus full benefits package, including pension scheme, life assurance, private healthcare and flexible benefits
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days
• Mercer provides full-study support for those undertaking professional exams
• Mercer provides the potential for opportunities in other lines of business, or via our Global & International rotation program

We will count on you to:

• Proactivity be self-led and actively lead the project team and manage activities end-to-end during the project life cycle
• Have excellent influencing and interpersonal skills to enable you to effectively communicate with all stakeholders in a project, from our clients to other advisers and colleagues involved in the project
• Take ownership and communicate individual accountability to all project stakeholders whilst reporting progress to the PMO
• Continually identify and escalate unresolved issues until they reach the level that can and will address any issues
• Work alongside our technical delivery teams and be part of our PMO structure

What you need to have:

• Proven project management experience and/or project management qualifications (although a lack of qualifications is not a barrier to applying for this role)
• Experience in monitoring budgets, project scope and change control
• The ability to identify, monitor and report key risks and decisions during a project life cycle
• A background in pensions or related financial services
• A willingness to invest time in learning and understanding the technical aspects of the projects we undertake to enable you to manage these effectively

What makes you stand out:

• A knowledge of GMP reconciliation, rectification and equalisation is preferable (but not essential)

Why choose Mercer?

Mercer is a global consulting leader helping clients around the world redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being for their people. We want to make a difference in people's lives.

Building brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities is why we come to work each day. Whether it's building a more agile workforce for the future, uncovering the new opportunities AI and automation present, or crafting strategies for responsible investments, we use our expertise and insight to show our clients the bigger picture, giving them trusted guidance and practical, sustainable solutions that help them solve complex problems and prepare for change.

As a Mercer colleague, you're supported by a community of peers and leaders who inspire you to learn, grow and advance in a culture that values your unique strengths. We strive to make Mercer the employer of choice for the best and brightest diverse talent, fostering an inclusive work environment where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities can thrive. As part of our commitment to shaping the future, we bring our whole selves to our work — our colleagues, as well as our clients, are celebrated and appreciated for who they are. Our goal is to make sure everyone has a voice.

We believe that the future of work is agile and our world leading "All Roles Can Flex" philosophy promotes a culture of results and performance and at Mercer we encourage flexibility in all aspects of our work arrangements, including working hours and location.

Our people are our business — that's one of the reasons we value our colleagues' personal learning and improvement so highly. We also want colleagues to see Mercer as a place where they can develop their skills and plan their career in the long term. For this reason, Mercer offers many opportunities to develop our colleagues' careers, including hundreds of online and in-person seminars, courses, certification programs and training sessions. Mercer also provides tuition reimbursement and other support, such as study days, to colleagues who are completing qualifications or certifications.

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About us

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we're designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people's current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we've turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today. Visit for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Mercer.

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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