Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the timely and effective delivery of technology led projects, in support of AJ Bell’s strategic objectives. The role is for a Project Manager to deliver projects through the entire delivery life cycle; from project entry through to go-live and post implementation. Projects are undertaken primarily to deliver technology driven change in support of the evolving technology landscape however given the wider financial backdrop experience of delivering IT change in a financially regulated environment would be an advantage.

What does the job involve?

Managing the delivery of multiple technology led projects and initiatives Delivering complex IT projects often working with third party suppliers to implement a hybrid of internal and external solutions Establishing and maintaining effective and trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external third-party suppliers Co-ordinating and driving the collaboration of project resources to get the best from project teams Defining scope and production of project plans with responsibility for leading and managing the project team to these plans Producing resource forecasts and budgets and monitoring progress against these. Where change is required, following appropriate change control procedures Regularly reporting on the status and health of projects to sponsors and wider stakeholders at all levels of the organisation Effectively managing project risks, issues and dependencies, and assessing for any potential risk to consumer outcomes posed by the project Ensure that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty

Competence, knowledge and skills

Strong technical knowledge and experience gained from a technology background An ability to quickly understand technical topics Ideally PRINCE2 Practitioner certification Ideally experience of IT development methodologies e.g. Agile, SDLC Experience of delivering in a financially regulated environment desirable Financial services industry knowledge, e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking, would be beneficial Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to build and manage effective relationships Good business/commercial knowledge Analytical skills/problem solving Strong planning and organisational skills High attention to detail

About AJ Bell

At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.