About the Business Quilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments and wealth management, committed to being the UK’s best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £111.6 billion in customer investments (as at 31 March 2024). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve. Our business is transforming, continually modernising and becoming even more customer centric. So if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it’s the perfect time to join us About the Role Level : 4 Department: Change Location : Southampton or London Contract type : Permanent It’s not often you get the chance to deliver change that supports the creation of a new business, but this position provides the opportunity to do just that. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for shaping, driving and delivering key change initiatives across Quilter Platform, Quilter Investors and Quilter Financial Planning which we are combining into our Advice & Retail Investments business focusing on our Affluent customers. As part of a vertically integrated business, you will be involved in a number of Quilter wide Business and IT transformation initiatives, delivering key components of some of them while supporting the creation of our new business. You will play a role in building out our digital capability driving growth and efficiency and delivering improvements in our operating margin. Embedding ESG tools and propositions will be a key focus as well as bringing new technology and features to market which will allow our customers to feel more secure about the financial future and help advisers run more successful advice businesses. This is a really exciting time to join our team and help shape the next phase of our journey. This role is responsible for the successful achievement of project outcomes within the key constraints of time, cost, quality and risk. You will be responsible for leading change projects for a specific business unit / function, working in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure delivery in line with agreed milestones, priorities, standards and budget. You will utilise best practice to ensure Change projects are effectively defined, planned, resourced and delivered in alignment with the overall business unit / function requirements. Development and coaching resources assigned to the project, providing input into performance reviews and providing support to expand their capabilities and skillsets are also a key part of the role. Participation in the Community of Practice to shape or improve ways of working in relation to Change delivery is also important. About You To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience in delivering multiple projects including digital or technology focussed projects and driving them through to completion We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering projects using 3rd parties (both delivering with and management of) for a variety of subject matters. You should have experience of managing ‘Virtual’ teams across function, across businesses and geographies and have in-depth knowledge and demonstrable application of different project delivery methodologies including Agile. Budgeting and resource allocation, project planning presentation skills as well as knowledge of IT Software Development Lifecycles will also be important. You will have highly developed interpersonal, advocacy and communication skills to be able to work effectively and be able to communicate the benefits of change or constructively challenge it, where appropriate. You will likely come from a Financial Services background, although if you can bring experience of delivering business change or technology transformation, we will be keen to hear from you. A high energy, resourceful delivery professional you will be capable of quickly taking control of your responsibilities and establishing yourself as a credible business partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your skills, experience, and passion for change and delivery to an organisation focussed on delivering better outcomes for our customers. LI-PM1 Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we’re one step ahead of our clients’ needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.