Senior Project Manager (12-Month FTC) at LegalAndGeneral

Hove, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Skills, Budget Management, Resource Management, Risk Management, Governance Frameworks, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Transformation Projects, Change Management, Professional Project Management Qualification

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. We’ve been safeguarding people’s financial futures since 1836, and strive to build a better society, while improving the lives of our customers and creating value for shareholders. We are one of the world’s largest asset managers and provide powerful asset origination capabilities. Together, these underpin our retirement and protection solutions: we are an international player in pension risk transfer, in UK and US life insurance, and in UK workplace pensions and retirement income. Our Group Functions provide the services that all areas of the business need. This requires a talented and diverse team behind the scenes, who enable everyone at L&G to do what they do best. Joining us means helping to improve the lives of our customers and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description We’re looking for two Senior Project Managers to lead complex projects within our Group Functions portfolio. These roles offer the opportunity to work across diverse business areas, delivering strategic initiatives that drive organisational success. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives. What you’ll be doing: Leading end-to-end delivery of highly complex projects, project portfolio, or a programme of work. within Group Functions Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources Engaging and influencing stakeholders across multiple business areas Driving adherence to governance, risk, and compliance frameworks Facilitating workshops and steering committees to ensure alignment Monitoring progress and reporting on key milestones and risks Coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives Identifying opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains Qualifications Who we’re looking for: End to end project delivery experience with a proven track record of delivering large, complex, multi supplier transformation/change projects Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working within a platform and product model is advantageous Experience in budget and resource management at project / portfolio and programme level Experience in risk management and governance frameworks Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams Professional project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) preferred Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes Generous pension contribution Life assurance Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday Competitive family leave Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart Additional Information At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects within Group Functions. Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources while engaging stakeholders across multiple business areas.