IT Project Manager

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Fixed Term Contract (inc Secondee)

London or Hove

£55,000 - £65,000 Depending on experience

15 July 2022

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We have a fantastic 1 year Fixed Term Contract opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join Legal & General group Technology! 

You'll be joining at a period of significant positive change, particularly when it comes to Technology and innovation for workplace and property services.... In other words smart buildings are going to be the new norm!

Your role will be to manage a number of small to medium size projects, run as workstreams within a much larger program of work which involves office moves, office maintenance, room booking systems and so on, a large part of this role will be focussed on infrastructure, desktop and other End-User orientated projects. 

This would be a great opportunity for someone with a keen interest and understanding of technology, particularly infrastructure and someone with effective communication, co-ordination and matrix management skills. 

 

  • You’ll be working with the hosting providers to revise and agree their refresh plans in line with vendor’s release cycle
  • Working with the BAU IT teams to organise upgrades to the technologies
  • Managing relationships with key stakeholders across the BAU team and Programme team such as Architects, Delivery Managers and Technical teams.
  • Ensure any improvements are measured and reported back to stakeholder with highlighting on areas that need to be prioritised activity.
  • Maintain budget controls across all activities and deliveries
  • In order to succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record of managing infrastructure projects as IT Project Manager
  • Naturally you'll have strong organisation and stakeholder management skills with a structured and planned approach.
  • You will have a background working on Tech/ infrastructure projects 
  • It would be advantageous if you have have worked in a financial organisation
  • You will have a strong understanding of infrastructure and technology with a and have been to some extent technical in your role.  

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, an annual supplement for private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, 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

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

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 you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Andy Banks at andy.banks@landg.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-banks/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.

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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

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

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 you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Andy Banks at andy.banks@landg.com (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-banks/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.