Client Project Manager - 12 month FTC

Client Project Manager - 12 month FTC

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Client Project Manager - 12 month FTC

We are seeking a Client Project Manager with experience in the pensions or insurance industry, a proven track record in project management and successful project delivery to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract starting asap.

The Project Management Team is part of the Actuarial & Consulting service line, however this role will work closely with the GMPe Programme Director within Solutions to ensure that it delivers the intended outcomes of the GMPe Programme, but you may also work closely with Isio's Pension Administration and Operational Solutions teams on data transformation, and insurance transactions (including buy-ins and buy-outs).

This position offers an excellent opportunity to take the lead as Client Project Manager on our GMPe project as well as taking the lead on a variety of other complex client-facing projects, often bespoke in nature, whilst developing your skills as a consultant and trusted advisor.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary from project to project, however typically these will include:

• Client projects - Drive and manage the full project life cycle including set up, planning, managing/progress reporting to key stakeholders, control, and project close.
• Financial Management - WIP management, preparation of fees/invoices, control of budget v actual.
• Project Management Development - Proactively sharing project management best practices/processes internally.
• Business Development - Provide input into RFPs, pitches, and proposals, building relationships within Isio and our clients to harness opportunities for future potential project management support.
• Internal projects/work - Providing occasional management of key strategic internal projects and initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

• A proven track record of the successful delivery of projects within the pensions or insurance industry.
• Pensions administration and/or pensions data and administration processes experience is highly desirable.
• Exhibits confidence and assertiveness in leading projects and conducting calls and meetings.
• A collaborative team player capable of building and sustaining relationships with Isio colleagues and senior stakeholders both internally and externally.
• IT literacy - Microsoft Office applications including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously.
• Confidence to manage/prioritise own workload, whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously, to ensure exceptional project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Qualifications: Association for Project Management Certification qualification, PMQ or ChPP.

Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose

Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.

• Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society.
• Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
• People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice.

What we offer you

Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this.

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