Project Manager – Pensions

Project Manager – Pensions (Hybrid or Remote with regular travel to Preston) Salary circa £55k – £60k DOE (depending on location) A glance at the role: An exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Change Team, working with a passionate group of change professionals to successfully deliver our Change Portfolio during a period of significant business transformation and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will lead multiple key projects, managing end-to-end delivery including stakeholder communication, resources, and budgets in a fast-paced, collaborative, customer-focused environment. About us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK’s leading pension administration companies. We support over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members across Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes. What we can offer you: - Competitive salary £55k – 60k DOE - 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, two concessionary days and your birthday off, with buy/sell options - Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions - Health or Dental Plan - Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - ‘Your Perk Site’ reward scheme - Wellbeing webinars and social events - Free fruit/snacks in office - Free car parking (Preston) - Hybrid working (two days in Preston) or remote with regular travel What you’ll be doing: - Lead project teams and manage the full project lifecycle to deliver outcomes on time and within budget - Identify and implement process design improvements focused on quality and efficiency - Build strong stakeholder relationships, identify business needs, and implement effective solutions - Act as the interface between business and IT, translating requirements into functional specifications and ensuring robust testing - Identify system improvement opportunities and manage competing demands - Produce clear and timely management information and progress reports - Develop and manage project plans, scope, timelines and documentation - Take ownership of projects, ensuring accountability across stakeholders - Identify and mitigate risks and issues, escalating where required - Adapt plans and make decisions throughout the project lifecycle What we need from you: - Proactive, self-motivated individual able to manage multiple deadlines independently - Proven project management experience and qualifications, delivering projects on time and within budget - Strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills - Experience leading and managing project teams and resources - Strong analytical, numerical and reporting skills - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, DevOps) - Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple demands - Strong understanding of project methodologies and structured approaches - Experience managing budgets, scope and change control - Experience delivering large, strategic projects (preferably 5+ years) - Experience managing customer relationships and resolving project risks/issues Nice to have: - Public sector experience - Pensions or financial services background Our values: - Working together - Committed to excellence - Doing the right thing - Forward thinking