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Project Manager
Change Management is looking to recruit a talented Project Manager to support a programme of ongoing improvements to the existing operating platform. This role would focus initially on improvements to help facilitate the onboarding of additional assets for the Mercer Direct Investment Unit (DIU) to manage as well as changes to improve scalability/reduce operational risk. You will work closely with internal stakeholders within Investments/Operations as well as internal Engineering teams and third-party vendors. The role will focus on helping to ensure there is a clear implementation plan for the programme of improvements which is tracked over time and delivers the key milestones needed to support business growth.
This is a hybrid working role, based out of our London office 3 days per-week.
Responsibilities
- Define tasks and milestones for implementing platform improvements and ensure their successful execution.
- Direct Business Analysts to document requirements aligned with stakeholder expectations in Investments and Operations.
- Engage the right specialist stakeholders (Operational Risk, Data, Architecture, etc.) at appropriate stages.
- Oversee thorough testing and documentation of improvements before production rollout.
- Escalate issues and risks with recommendations for management or mitigation.
- Analyse the impact of new requests on existing work and prioritise accordingly.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Change Management function within the DIU.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree within a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a project management role, preferably within asset management.
- Proven track record delivering change/transformation projects using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
- Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Jira/Confluence.
- Competence in project planning software.
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to self-manage and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
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What Makes You Stand Out
- A proactive and self-motivated approach with a desire to learn and grow professionally.
- Project Management certification (Prince2 / Scrum / Lean 6 sigma etc).
- Good attention to detail and ability to deliver quality work consistently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
- An independent thinker who can take initiative and contribute innovative ideas.
- A collaborative team player who supports others and contributes to a positive team environment.
Why Join Our Team
- We support your growth through professional development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions and make a meaningful impact for clients, colleagues, and communities.
- Our scale provides a wide range of career opportunities, alongside benefits and rewards designed to enhance your well-being.
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Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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