We are recruiting for a Scrum Master - Data Migration in our Hove offices

Identify transformation opportunities  through stakeholder relationships, shaping ideas, creating and promoting solutions and gaining senior management buy-in.

Drive and deliver transformation and change services to the division, shaping and designing outcomes through innovation, energy and a relentless focus on delivery.  Direct and manage complex portfolios of transformation /change projects maintaining fit for purpose governance , using innovative solutions and appropriate controls to reach the desired outcome(s). .

Delivers effective & timely communication & reporting to all interested parties including key stakeholders and up to Group Board Director Level Execs in order to support effective decision-making and manage the smooth and integrated delivery of projects, with minimal impact to the LGR business.

Pro-actively manages third party relationships ensuring that dependencies are identified managed and deliverables are achieved, as defined in the project’s Initiation Document and without incurring unnecessary cost or delay to the project.

Identify and facilitate all project estimates required for the business case and then review / monitor all project budgets across the life of the project, including Transformation costs, 3^rd party IT costs, SME costs, Capital Costs etc ensuring that there are appropriate and effective governance arrangements to ensure that the project stays within approved budget levels (in line with the LGR Project Management framework).

Identifies and manages risks and issues to ensure that critical problems are escalated at the earliest opportunity and mitigating actions are implemented, in line with change control processes.

Understands the principles of Business Transformation and is able to translate these principles into business/people change activities and project outcomes. 

To take the lead in all matters with regard to the management of employees, making sure management discretion is used in a consistent manner, and that the area follows the Group’s policies and procedures including the Partnership Agreement to maximise business performance.

Ensure that the principles of Conduct Risk and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) are embedded into your day to day operations to deliver good customer outcomes at all times. Ensure that all business processes and internal controls within your role are designed and performed in a way that delivers good customer outcomes and demonstrates effective management of Conduct Risk.

Qualifications:

Prince 2 Practitioner, Association of Project Managers (AMP),

Agile and Scrum – desirable but not mandatory

PROSCI – desirable but not mandatory

Knowledge:

Data Migration experience essential

Background in Pensions, Annuities, Asset & Liability Management and / or Investments and understanding of the products, regulations and the UK Pensions market.

Outstanding project management experience at a senior level required and proven delivery track record of change / transformation.

Adaptable approach to project governance & control.

Competent in the use of up-to-date technologies / tools in order to support effective delivery. Advocate of the use of modern technology and champion at Executive level. 

Skills:

Excellent communications, interpersonal and presentation skills in order to influence internal and external stakeholders

Ability to self-manage and work in a dynamic environment

Management experience including working with Business Analysts and Test Managers / Analysts and line management.

The ability to manage and benefit from virtual meetings, with limited reliance on face-to-face meetings

The willingness to embrace new technologies and influence other parts of the business to adopt

A relentless drive towards paperless working, wherever possible

The willingness and ability to work without the constraints of a fixed office or desk location, focusing on outcomes and benefits, rather than tasks and measures

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 30 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, as well as a 12% car allowance scheme, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Morriss, UK Resourcing Lead, at lynn.morriss@landg.com