Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to manage complex projects with strong dependencies management, both internal and external. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, managing their areas of responsibility once direction is given.
Responsibilities
1. Think out of the box to manage projects, deal with problems, and find solutions independently before escalating.
2. Manage internal, third-party, and customer dependencies effectively.
3. Manage internal and external stakeholders.
4. Own and manage finances using WebCIPs, meet allocated budgets, and accurately forecast resources and costs.
5. Plan projects using MS Project Plan, including internal and external reporting.
6. Interact with customers daily, displaying excellent customer-facing skills.
7. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
8. Collaborate well with others and behave as a team player.
9. Manage multidisciplinary teams across various locations (UK, Poland, India).
10. Handle projects using a mixture of Agile (Sprints) and waterfall methodologies, depending on the deliverables.
11. Transform and adapt migrated Pension products to be managed using the destination platform.
12. Create or update Pension Processes, Pension Calculations, Pension Outputs, Interfaces, etc., to work with migrated pension products.
13. Migrate Pension products' data from the Legacy Mainframe to the new platform in the Cloud.
14. Define and implement the Path to Live of the programme based on different technologies involved.
15. Implement or update interfaces to other systems or third parties.
16. Support and manage activities to ensure Business Readiness to manage the migrated Pensions Book.
17. Manage own resources, whether fully dedicated or shared, ensuring timely requests or extensions of necessary resources.
Essential Skills
18. Project management experience
19. Experience in managing pension calculations and data migration
20. Knowledge of mainframe and cloud technologies
21. Experience with project planning tools such as MS Project Plan
22. Strong financial management skills using WebCIPs
23. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
24. Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations
25. Ability to handle projects using Agile and waterfall methodologies
Additional Skills & Qualifications
26. Knowledge of Pega, Power BI, and Sapiens
27. Strong customer interaction skills
28. Ability to transform and adapt migrated pension products
Why Work Here?
The company offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. We value innovation, teamwork, and the ability to solve complex problems independently. By joining the team, you will have the chance to work on challenging projects that make a real impact.
Work Environment
You will be working in a collaborative environment with multidisciplinary teams across various locations, including the UK, Poland, and India. The role involves handling projects using a mixture of Agile and waterfall methodologies, depending on the deliverables. Dress code is business casual, and the working hours are flexible to accommodate different time zones.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Edinburgh.
Location
Edinburgh, UK
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.