Senior Project Manager Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Job Title: Senior Data Project Manager x2
Contract Type: Permanent or Fixed Term
Location: Alderley Edge or Edinburgh
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 30th May 2023
We are looking for 2x Senior Project Managers to join the Group Data Office on either a Permanent or Fixed Term basis. Within these roles you will be required to deliver data change across a virtual data portfolio to support achievement of the group strategy and transformation.
This is an opportunity to join a newly formed team of talented data experts with a shared ambition to deliver better outcomes for more people by doing things differently with data as we strive to become a data lead modern mutual. We are responsible for defining and implementing a common, strategic approach and capabilities for data at Royal London. If you have experience of Project Managing complex data programmes preferably in Financial Services then we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Ensure business outcomes are clearly understood and associated solutions are delivered to enable the business to realise benefits on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards
Responsible for planning and leading the delivery of the whole change lifecycle for projects covering both Business and Technical driven change
Provide leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one complex & major or several mid-size initiatives simultaneously
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and chairs the project management team meetings for large and complex project or small portfolios
About you
Experience of leading project teams in complex Data delivery/migration projects within an Agile environment
Experience delivering data programmes aligned to strategic data roadmaps
Highly competent in using planning tools and experienced in implementing and operating financial control frameworks
Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business or technical objective
Ability to influence and inspire change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment
Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities
About Royal London
We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.
Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits
Inclusion, diversity and belonging
We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.
About Royal London
CEO: Barry O’Dwyer
Revenue: $2 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.royallondon.com
Year Founded: 1861
