Group Reward Project Manager (12 Month FTC)

The Group Reward team, which sits within the Group People Experience function, is leading strategically important change programmes and critical business as usual activity, we require someone with excellent Project Management skills to support the successful delivery. 

Working as a key member of the team, the Group Reward Project Manager will be responsible for driving delivery of key aspects of change in a considered way - on time, within scope and within budget. The role will also ensure the successful delivery of critical activities through detailed planning and monitoring.

The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders and subject matter experts on scoping, creating and delivering robust project plans, risk management, and strong stakeholder relationships. 

The program and activities are already underway with aggressive timescales so the ability to rapidly integrate into the programme is essential.  HR change experience is favoured to enable this.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and drive all aspects of Project delivery to successful closure
• Scope, create and manage project plans
• Track and manage risks and issues that will impact the project delivery
• Manage dependencies within the programme
• Develop and maintain a close relationship with business stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects
• Communicate project progress to senior stakeholders
• Take an active role in discussions about potential solutions and next steps
• Own and manage the project documentation and activity delivery plans
• Align to governance and reporting requirements inc working groups, steering groups, and senior leader forums
• Ensure the critical success factors are set and met
• Guarantee that quality standards are met
• Ensure all sensitive information related to any projects are not disclosed to anyone outside of the programme

Key Skills

• A self-motivated and organised individual who can deliver to tight deadlines
• Ability to integrate within a programme ASAP, creating clarity and value early
• A flexible and dynamic problem solver who can create solutions and manage workplace differences.
• An effective communicator who can positively influence stakeholders at all hierarchical levels.
• Able to reflect on performance, share lessons learned and adjust where necessary.
• A team player who is reliable and supportive of others
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Flexible and able to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to quickly understand new concepts and principles
• HR change experience is favoured

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

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