Project Manager - 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Newbury Building Society; Newbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A British financial institution is looking for a Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to oversee business change initiatives. The successful candidate will manage projects from inception to delivery, engaging with stakeholders and ensuring adherence to governance requirements. Essential skills include experience in project management, strong teamwork abilities, and proficiency in Office365. The organization supports career development and offers various employee benefits, including generous leave and a stakeholder pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory stakeholder pension scheme

Access to wellbeing programmes

Birthday off

Two paid volunteering days each year

Qualifications

• Experience of leading projects and managing the end-to-end change cycle.
• Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of projects from requirements to implementation.
• Stay updated with project management best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders and understand their perspectives.

Skills

Project management expertise

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Office365 proficiency

Job description

12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Location Head office, Newbury

Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (35 hours per week)

Interview

• 90-minute competency-based interview held in our Newbury Head Office.
• We aim to interview successful applicants within 10 Days.
• Feedback provided regardless of outcome.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point.

Business change is an evolving journey, with excellent customer outcomes at the heart of every decision.

This role provides the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to partner with stakeholders across the business, to influence and drive positive change, whilst adhering to important regulatory guidelines to minimise risks.

• Managing the full cycle of projects including charter business requirements and implementation of assigned projects using appropriate level of governance
• Keep up to date with project management best practice and recommend adjustments to improve the project process to ensure a robust outcome
• Champion projects and change across the business to ensure they are embedded effectively
• A curiosity to understand what, why and how change will impact the business, along with the confidence to question, challenge and problem solve.
• An ability to fully engage with and influence stakeholders, listening to and understanding their views.
• Strong personal organisational ability to ensure that project deadlines are achieved.
• Proven technical and IT skills, with a keen interest to improve digital capability for the business.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience of leading projects and managing all aspects of the e2e change cycle through to delivery.
• Good teamwork and proven ability to build relationships
• Proven experience of presenting to stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of working in a business change, project management or programme office function
• Ensuring that the project governance is adhered to
• Competent in Office365

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of working within a regulated environment – financial services preferably
• Experience of working on Compliance & Risk projects
• Recognised qualifications in project management or change management

We want to help you develop – we are accredited by the Financial Services National College for the quality of our learning and development practices. No matter your role, there will be opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in projects to further your career.

We want to look after and reward you - you will receive a generous holiday allowance, contributory stakeholder pension scheme, access to wellbeing programmes, and your birthday off.

We care about our communities – as well as providing financial services, we get involved in supporting local charities and people. This means regular opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and help with community events and activities. All employees also receive two paid days of volunteering every year to help causes they feel passionately about.

Please note:you will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to continue your application.

*The salary offered is dependent on evidence of key competencies and skills you currently have. Newbury Building Society pride themselves on recruiting for potential so if you do not meet all of the criteria in terms of knowledge, experience and skills, you will benefit from learning and development opportunities to enable you to work towards the top of the salary range. This will be via ongoing feedback from your line manager and assessment of your progression against all the criteria.

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