Project Manager - Pensions

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Job Title: Project Manager - Pension

Ideal location: Birmingham or Sheffield. Hybrid Working 50%

Are you a driven and proactive Project Manager looking for a new challenge? Can you manage a variety of projects, and collaboratively work with a diverse team to deliver to time, cost and quality?

We have a project manager vacancy in our UK Transformation Team with office locations in Birmingham and Sheffield. This is a hybrid opportunity with flexibility to work both virtually and from one of our office locations.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

The role will vary in breadth, depending on the complexity of the project, but primarily you will be responsible for ensuring that all workstreams are managed ensuring a successful outcome and anticipated benefits are delivered to the agreed timescales, resource plan and financial budgets.

• You will ensure all projects are clearly defined during initiation, monitoring progress, and will manage reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• You will manage projects and take appropriate action to ensure client expectations, project deadlines, budgetary plans, process efficiency and Aon technology solutions are observed and delivered
• You will proactively manage risk and change control on all projects
• You will shape the project structure and actively engage with project boards in managing escalations, priorities and resolving project issues
• You will seek and identify additional revenue opportunities. This may include contributing to the new business sales process

How this opportunity is different

This position provides a unique opportunity to work on a variety of projects across our Wealth Solutions business. Projects can vary greatly from legislation changes, new implementations, liability exercises through to transformation programmes.

You will have the opportunity to work with diverse colleagues from different work streams and levels across our key centres of excellence in UK, Poland, and India.

You will be part of a small flexible transformation team whose key function is to manage change and transformation for both our clients and across our business.

Development is at the heart of our team, and we will ensure you receive the training together with the right opportunities to fulfil your own personal development. We work smartly in a hybrid environment requiring you to be in the office at least 2-3 days per week which supports your on-going development and training needs.

Aon offers an environment where individuals can grow and develop in a rewarding role. We are confident that you will feel just as passionate as we do in empowering results for our clients and your career.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

We are looking for the following skills and experience although not all are essential:

• Project management experience across a variety of projects
• Previous experience in pensions administration or wider pensions industry
• Good understanding of MS products such as Project, Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to provide ongoing quality
• Qualified or studying towards a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or Agile.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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