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VN-19872
Permanent
Solihull
Competitive
22 July 2022
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Home Finance team in Solihull where, as Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects and small changes from initial conception through to implementation
You will be delivering software and business change initiatives within a fast-paced regulatory environment so if you are an experienced Project Manager who is willing to roll your sleeves up and get things done to a high standard of quality this could be the ideal role for you
We will consider applications from all over the UK however there may be an expectation to travel into our office in Solihull. We are also open to flexible working arrangements
- Planning and managing the delivery of project / workstream plans ensuring the agreed scope has been delivered within time, quality and budget constraints
- Initiating project/workstream documentation, identifying and tracking project/workstream deliverables
- Developing the project plan and tracking / reporting on progress highlighting areas of concern and defining remediation plans
- Having Day to day interaction with our 3rd party platform supplier ensuring changes are scoped, scheduled and tracked to delivery
- Working closely with stakeholders to resolve issues whilst ensuring solutions continue to meet the needs of the business
- Challenging the status quo and actively looking for opportunities to improve our business processes and efficiency
- Continually evaluating the quality of deliverables, including those of 3rd party suppliers, to ensure the end product is fit for purpose and meets the agreed acceptance criteria
- Ensuring appropriate prioritising, planning, resourcing and contingency for issues are integrated into the delivery and resource plans so they are central to delivery
- Experience of delivering complex software projects and business change initiatives within a regulatory environment
- Financial Services experience essential, mortgage experience preferred
- Experience of working within a defined project and change management process using different project management methodologies and frameworks
- You'll demonstrate experience of working with 3rd party suppliers with a track record of building strong relationships whilst delivering against agreed targets
- Experience of working in a fast-paced change environment
- You'll have good judgement, for example, knowing when to consult and gain agreement from stakeholders and when to take the initiative and make decisions without consultation
- Capability of being in control of detail and communicating at the right level to get problems resolved
- Experience of managing senior stakeholders up to Executive Directors and CEO
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, 27 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.
About L&G
As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
About the business area
At Legal & General Home Finance (LGHF) we want to be the market leading retirement lender, recognised as providing excellent support for both advisers and their clients. As well as delivering great service, we want to provide an array of highly-flexible products that enable our customers to achieve their retirement goals and overcome the challenges of later life. In just a few short years, we don’t think it’s unfair to say that we have moved a long way towards achieving this ambition.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates, especially women, can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box, or candidates who are parents or have other caring responsibilities may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not apply?
How to find out more
If this opportunity excites you but you’re not sure you meet all the requirements, or you’d like to know a bit more, please contact Jamie Daley at jamie.daley@landg.com (LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-daley-92836458/).
If you’d like to be considered for this role, please submit your application through our careers website as we’re not accepting email applications.
