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On behalf of M&G, AMS is looking for a Senior Project Manager, based in Stirling, Edinburgh, Reading, or London, for a duration until the end of 2024 (Hybrid Working).
M&G have a vision to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business. They are looking for people who are excited about joining them on their journey. They are digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for their customers. To help them achieve their vision they're looking for exceptional people who live their values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.
Purpose of the Role:
In this role within the Heritage business unit's Change & Transformation team, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of medium to highly complex projects. This involves driving the definition of business cases, project objectives, scope, and resource allocation to align with our Heritage principles and M&G's broader strategy. Additionally, you will oversee the implementation of project management methodologies, offer guidance to the project team, and ensure the successful realization of expected benefits.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the end-to-end delivery of medium to highly complex projects.
- Defining the business case, project objectives, scope, resources, and expected outcomes.
- Implementing and adhering to project management methodologies and governance.
- Providing direction and confidence to the project team to deliver expected benefits.
- Managing conflicts and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Communicating project outcomes/benefits across the organisation.
- Creating and maintaining high-quality project plans.
- Evaluating delivery options and team performance.
- Providing regular forecasts of required resources.
- Adhering to governance standards and producing timely management information.
- Monitoring progress and reporting to stakeholders.
- Identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies.
- Completing handover to BAU and business benefits realization activities.
- Managing resource planning and motivating the project team.
- Conducting training workshops to improve project and change management capabilities
What we require from the candidate:
- Confident and effective communicator (both written and verbal) across all levels of the organisation, capable of facilitating medium to large-sized workshops and meetings with stakeholders.
- Ability to motivate, influence, and constructively challenge when necessary.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships across the business and with external parties, including key delivery partners.
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills, adept at managing multiple projects, resources, priorities, and deliverables to tight deadlines.
- Passionate about fostering a work environment that embraces and values diversity.
- Attention to detail and the ability to articulate complex ideas/concepts to stakeholders effectively.
- Proficient in anticipating, prioritizing, and resolving issues using problem-solving and analytical skills
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria, please click the link to apply and we will be in touch with you in due course.
The IR35 status of this assignment will be assessed following the selection process and prior to confirmation of assignment offer.
'At M&G Diversity and Inclusion is a strategic objective. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationally, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles.'
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business
