Project Manager

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Project Manager - Pensions

Consultant

London

Remote

Full Time

Permanent

Ref: 002795

This role can be based anywhere in the UK but would require occasional office attendance to your nearest XPS office.

XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential .

Our Business Service Group (BSG) business continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced and well organised Project Manager to join our established team on a remote or hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar project manager role where they have gained knowledge and experience from concept to implementation, excellent communicator and able to work under pressure in a multi disciplined team.

A FTSE 250 company, XPS combines expertise and insight with advanced technology and analytics to address the needs of over 1,400 pension schemes and their sponsoring employers on an ongoing and project basis. We undertake pensions administration for over one million members and provide advisory services to schemes and corporate sponsors in respect of schemes of all sizes, including 88 with assets over £1bn. We also provide wider ranging support to insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector.

Our people drive our success and as an XPS employee you can bring your whole self to work - Everyone is treated equally and with respect. We will provide you with the support and training you need to grow and be at your very best. It's about inclusion and diversity, ensuring all our people feel included, that they belong to XPS and that they're happy. Above all, it's about ensuring everyone has a voice and feels valued. Because they are.

The Team

The Project Management team, comprised of specialists that support the XPS Administration business in Project Management and Project Support. The team is located across the XPS Administration national offices.

The Role

As a Project Manager with XPS you will:

• Drive successful project delivery for small to medium sized projects from concept to implementation.
• Leading all meetings, communications and assist in the tracking and charging of fees associated.
• Produce documentations, plans and time lines.
• Managing projects across XPS Group for DB and DC schemes and the Annuity/ Insurance area of pensions administration.
• Managing business change projects and the development of new systems/enhancement of existing systems.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Your profile

Essential Criteria

• Proven experiences in project management, from concept to implementation.
• Previous project management experience from pensions industry is highly desirable.
• Good standard of education.
• Candidates without such qualifications but who possess relevant project management experience will be considered.
• Working towards Prince 2 qualification (or similar) beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of pensions would be beneficial.
• Excellent presentation skills.

What we offer:

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We offer an attractive reward package, typical benefits can include:

• Competitive salary
• Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
• Flexible Bank holidays
• Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
• Healthcare cash plan
• Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
• Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
• XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
• Access to a digital GP service
• Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
• Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS

What next:

If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.

Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.

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The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Right to Work confirmation
• DBS Disclosure check
• Employment or educational references covering five years
• Satisfactory credit check

We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Please note we reserve the right to close our vacancies early and we only accept CVs direct from candidates or our preferred supplier list.

XPS try wherever possible to respond to all applicants if for any reason you have not heard from us within 28 days of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.