Pensions Project Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Pensions Project Manager (Fintech): Overseeing the delivery and support of transformation projects within the pensions sector with an accent on Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Focus on managing the full project life cycle, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring deliverables meet scope, time, and budget requirements.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Birmingham, Bristol, London, or Belfast offices (Hybrid)

Company

A progressive advisory firm providing expertise in pensions, employee benefits, and wealth advisory services with a strong focus on quality and innovation.

What you will do

• Manage the full project life cycle from set-up to close, ensuring adherence to project standards.
• Deliver multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining scope, schedule, and budget.
• Facilitate daily stand-ups and proactively resolve project blockers.
• Coordinate with internal sponsors, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables using JIRA.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks and issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience in UK Pensions is essential.
• Practical knowledge of project delivery using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder mapping and management skills.
• Experience in budget management and tracking.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model from one of the specified UK office locations.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working approach to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career development within a fast-growing professional services firm.
• Commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.
• Investment in training and professional development.
• Culture that rewards high performance and accountability.