Pensions Project Pipeline Manager - #1685251

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Position Overview

We are looking for an exceptional Project Pipeline Manager (or Senior Project Manager with experience of managing multiple streams work) to fill an exciting opportunity for an integral role within our GMP Programme.

The Project Pipeline Manager will lead the development and execution of Pipeline Processes that lead Isio’s GMP projects through their lifecycle. In doing so, the Project Pipeline Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders across many of Isio’s different Service Lines and Internal Functions.

This role requires strategic thinking, driving optimisation and continuous process improvements and stakeholder management as well as exceptional planning and coordination skills.

The ideal candidate will be based in our Birmingham, Croydon, London, Reading or Bristol office with a hybrid workstyle.

What will the role be doing

• Lead the planning, prioritisation and management of the day-to-day delivery of a portfolio of Pension and Actuarial projects to meet project objectives
• Act as a point of contact for the project delivery team within the portfolio to provide planning support
• Monitor resource capacity and utilisation to ensure optimal allocation of team members across multiple projects. Identify and address any resource constraints or bottlenecks
• Produce governance reporting and attend governance forums to reporting on progress as required
• Ensure the team have appropriate support mechanisms
• Oversee the workflow management processes to ensure efficient and effective project execution
• Manage the handover and hand-off processes between different service lines to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of service
• Support the project teams to ensure all projects adhere to Isio’s processes and regulatory requirements
• Support the development and implementation of project delivery processes development and support continuous improvement
• Maintain resourcing models
• Ensure all projects adhere to quality assurance processes and meet quality assurance requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal multi-service line stakeholders
• Provide problem solving solutions and remove barriers or blockers to successful delivery
• Identify and manage project portfolio delivery risks and issues

What are Isio looking for

• Demonstrable experience of project management and pipeline management
• Experience in the pension industry working in the defined benefit pension scheme project arena is essential
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in project management software and tools
• Ability to work productively as part of a team with good communication skills and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple project activities simultaneously and strong prioritisation skills
• Experience in identifying project needs and providing problem solving support

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.

You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits.

About Isio

Isio was ‘born’ in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience.

Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us – valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private.

At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact.

We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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