AJ Bell is hiring a
Project Manager

Summary

Join AJ Bell as a Project Manager to lead the delivery of innovative product development projects and initiatives for the D2C website and apps.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a project manager
• Experience of working on web and app developments is desirable
• Knowledge/experience of multiple project delivery methodologies e.g., Agile, SDLC, SAFe
• PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification or equivalent e.g. PMP
• Pragmatic approach to delivery of projects and change
• Previous experience of Business Analysis and/or Product Ownership is desirable
• Experience of delivering in a financially regulated environment and/or financial services industry knowledge (e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking) is desirable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and lead your project team
• Analytical skills/problem solving
• Planning and organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple complex product-led change initiatives across various business sites, functions, and development delivery teams
• Identify and assemble an effective project team for each project
• Establish and agree project scope, optimised delivery plans; take responsibility for leading and managing project teams to these plans to ensure deadlines are met
• Co-ordinate project resources to ensure projects adhere to scope and schedule
• Report regularly on change delivery status to sponsors, stakeholders and relevant committees
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; assess consumer outcome risks posed by the change
• Establish and maintain effective and trusted relationships with internal Business and IT project stakeholders
• Perform other project tasks to support the wider product team as agreed with the Programme Manager

Benefits

• Starting salary between £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Starting holiday entitlement of 26, increasing up to 31 days with length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by Medicash
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent management programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals