Job Advert Project Manager The Role PIB deliver change across a large and diverse portfolio both in the UK and Europe. This includes a mixture of business transformation, technology, migration and integration projects. Working across a complex and evolving environment, PIB are seeking an enthusiastic junior project manager who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment and who will rise to the challenges and opportunities associated with working in an acquisition led company. To provide a professional project management service for a variety of projects including workstreams within a large transformation programme and small change across a variety of business entities and locations. Responsibilities Scope and develop MS project plans. Drive and track projects through to completion, providing regular status updates and facilitating issue resolution. Work collaboratively with business Subject Matter Experts and team members. Identify, acknowledge, and effectively communicate with all stakeholders. Meet all governance and operational requirements ensuring compliance with PIB procedures and Group Best Practice. Scoping, Planning & Scheduling Ensure scope is clearly defined and that project deliverables meet the business requirements and project objectives. Develop and maintain the project plan from initiation to project closedown to ensure delivery within agreed timescales. Understand dependencies within, and risks to, the project plan Co-ordinate activities/resources required for the project capturing actual costs and re-plan as necessary. Business Benefit & Financial Management Contribute to Business Cases for all projects. Manage change control where necessary, to ensure delivery within approved budgets. Delivery, Communication & Resource management Proactively manage issues to resolution, initiating corrective action as necessary to ensure the project remains on schedule and budget. Ensure quality standards are met for all deliverables through business and system testing as appropriate. Deliver effective change and configuration management through change control procedures and approvals. Provide regular and appropriate communications to Head of Transformation and the project team. Provide status updates to the Head of Transformation and ensure issues are escalated in a timely manner. Risk Management Identify, evaluate, and document risks to delivery. Develop action plans in conjunction with Head of Transformation, with associated budget to prevent or mitigate risks to minimize impact to project success. Stakeholder & Supplier Management Identify and prioritize key stakeholder relationships clearly communicating and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Cultivate collaborative working, building successful relationships to deliver timely effective issue management and facilitating conflict resolution where required. Governance Deliver standard artefacts as defined by the project management methodology. (RAID logs, Plans, Action Logs, Impact Assessments etc.) Provide timely management reporting via Project Status Reports and project summaries as required. Ensure all project information, plans and documentation are kept up to date and stored in the shared directory. Ensure projects are formally reviewed and closed. Work at all times lawfully and in accordance with pre-defined regulatory, compliance and financial requirements, e.g. Data Protection, Health and Safety, FCA Standards adhering to group/company policy, processes and control frameworks. Experience 1 to 3 years project management experience in a financial services environment. Preferably Insurance. Proven successful delivery of projects in a financial services or regulated environment. Project management disciplines (e.g. Prince2, APM, Agile). Further information As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits - Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days Death in Service benefit of x4 salary Company pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more Referral schemes Discounted rates on PIB products We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to ‘give something back’ interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day. We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass – giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB’s carbon footprint. We are proud of our success and growth and have been recognised for many industry awards across our business. If you wish to work for a company that truly puts people at the heart of their organisation, then we would love to hear from you. PIB operates a flexible working policy, and our management teams will talk to you about how that would meet both your flexible working needs and those of the business and role you are applying for. We would love to hear from you if you want to hear more about opportunities in PIB. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Department Schemes & Affinities Contract type Permanent Hours 35 Salary Competitive