Oliver James
Pensions Project Manager
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Pensions Project Manager
London / Regions (1 day/week in local office)
Up to £80,000
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading global consultancy for an experienced Project Manager to join their growing pensions team.
About the Role
This role sits within the consultancy arm of the business and offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of complex Defined Benefit pension projects for large, high profile clients across multiple industries.
The position will focus on delivering pension change projects such as GMP equalisation, buy in and buy out readiness, benefit rectification, scheme mergers and wind ups. You will take ownership of projects end to end, working closely with clients, administrators, actuaries and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Client Facing Role: Trusted to manage stakeholders, lead project discussions, and drive outcomes in often complex and data heavy environments.
- Project Management: Managing multiple workstreams, navigating ambiguity, and taking a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Contribution to Internal Initiatives: Opportunities to contribute to internal improvement initiatives and help shape how projects are delivered across the wider team.
Requirements
- Background: Strong background in UK Defined Benefit pensions, with experience delivering projects within a pensions administration, consultancy, or actuarial environment.
- Skills: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, along with a track record of delivering projects to time and budget.
- Qualifications: Formal project management qualifications such as Prince2, APM, or similar are beneficial but not essential.
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Benefits
- Salary: Up to £80,000 plus a 20 percent bonus.
- Benefits Package: Strong wider benefits package.
- Work Model: Flexible hybrid model, with just one day per week required in your nearest office. Locations are available across the UK.
If this role sounds of interest please apply below or send through an up to date CV to Joss.Lawrence@Oliverjames.com.
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