Project Manager

1 day ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom The Ardonagh Group Full time

Context of the Role


We have ambitious growth plans with a significant element of that growth coming through acquisition. Our Change & Integration team are at the forefront of this, and form part of a larger team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. Our projects are always varied and allow you to gain experience and develop your skills in new areas. It is a fast-paced, demanding environment which brings challenges and successes. Teamwork is key, and we work collaboratively with a multitude of colleagues from across the business and functions to achieve outstanding results.


The focus is on planning, ensuring a rational schedule of work is defined and controlled, that resources/roles are aligned, costs managed and high-quality, benefit driven, results achieved.



Purpose of the role


We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to be a key part of our Integration & Change team. If you are looking for variety and challenge and have an exceptional track record of project management delivery, then we could be the right place for you.


As a Project Manager in our business you will play a lead role and be for the day-to-day project management of specific business initiatives and/or integration change projects with all associated workstream project activities. The role will focus on planning all aspects of the project work including coordinating and managing all internal stakeholders, suppliers and required resources to achieve the required outcomes in the timeframes set. This will also include integration for the existing business and potentially some acquired business, concentrating on all aspects of planning and delivery.


You will need to ensure that a rational schedule of work is defined and controlled, that resources/roles are aligned to deliver against expectations, and that a high-quality result is achieved in partnership with the business leads and in alignment with the Sponsor and Implementation Leads expectations of scope, budget, and schedule.


You will have line management responsibility for Project Managers including day to day management of workload and wellbeing.



What you will do:


  • Lead all projects through the project life cycle to meet the project objectives within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
  • Own communication with the Implementation Lead, IT, Finance and HR Business Partners and other project team members and in partnership with them, to stakeholders of the project regarding project status, milestone dates, performance expectations, strategic issues, and project direction.
  • Work with the Portfolio Lead and Sponsor(s) to identify stakeholders and appropriate escalation paths and work within the defined channels.
  • Administer, facilitate, and manage appropriate project processes and documentation – including project change management, project planning and scheduling, risk/issue management, communication, etc.
  • Monitor and control team performance so that all processes and deliverables are completed and approved pursuant to the Project Management policy and standards.
  • Interface with PMO to secure project resources.
  • Ensures project team members understand their roles, and that role definition is appropriately leveraged to maximise performance, whilst coaching/mentoring junior PMs or co-ordinators.
  • Monitor progress of the project against the plan. Identify and inform the Portfolio Lead of variances, inefficiencies, bottlenecks and resource conflicts
  • Manages project investment approved at the investment committees
  • Understands and manages inter-project and production/release dependencies
  • Manages integrated cross functional design, build and delivery activities
  • Coordinate the preparation / readiness of business and project teams for transition /go lives



Who we are looking for


We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in managing and delivering a wide variety of large and medium sized complex programmes and projects in a financial services environment, preferably insurance, therefore having a good working knowledge of FCA Regulations. You will need to be qualified in Prince 2/AMP/PMP (or suitable equivalent). Line management experience is required.


You will need to be organised with excellent presentation and facilitation skills with a mature approach to handling challenges from senior stakeholders. You will need to be able to negotiate, influence and have financial and business acumen to support the challenges faced.


We will want you to be approachable, adaptable, comfortable with change, a relationship builder, persuasive and able to manage conflicting priorities.


In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:


  • Holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
  • Award-winning learning & development offering and support to obtain professional qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
  • Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance support for you and your family’s physical and mental wellbeing
  • Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
  • One day paid volunteering to give back to our communities
  • Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community
  • The Spotlight Awards, where we celebrate the best of the Ardonagh Group and all the bright talent across our business.


We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.


Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.


If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.


Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No Agencies please.


Why not check us out on LinkedIn or speak to one of our team to find out what life’s really like with The Ardonagh Group family.

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