Pensions Project Manager

Overview

In this role, you will lead a portfolio of UK Defined Benefit pension projects for large clients, guiding both client-facing and internal delivery. You’ll apply pensions expertise to GMP equalisation, buy‑in/out readiness, wind‑ups, and other change initiatives, collaborating with across‑team colleagues, actuaries, and external partners. You’ll shape project plans, governance, and risk management to ensure on‑time, on‑scope delivery. This is a dynamic, cross‑functional role with a clear career path and mentoring in a growing team.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 1 extra day
• private healthcare
• life insurance
• group income protection
• defined contribution pension with matched contributions up to 10%
• hybrid working options

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of pension change projects (GMP equalisation, Buy‑in/Buy‑out readiness, benefits rectification, scheme mergers, wind‑ups)
• Develop and monitor detailed project plans and governance frameworks
• Provide day‑to‑day project management and coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to hit milestones
• Lead and document project calls, plan workshops, and drive high‑quality client delivery
• Conduct ongoing project improvement reviews and ensure thorough tranche reviews at milestones
• Maintain project documentation (risk logs, action plans, project plans)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, clients, administrators, actuaries and external partners

Key requirements

• Strong UK Defined Benefit pensions background
• Knowledge of DB scheme operations, legislation and technical areas (GMP rectification/equalisation, Buy‑ins/Buy‑outs, wind‑ups)
• Experience in actuarial project teams, pension administration projects or pensions consulting is advantageous
• Proven project delivery and client-facing experience
• Prince 2 or similar (APM, PMP, CSM) or willingness to obtain
• Clear, concise communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience facilitating project meetings/workshops and note‑taking
• Proactive, assertive management style to drive outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management experience

• Clear communication
• Proactive approach
• Stakeholder management
• Prince2 (or equivalent)
• GMP equalisation/rectification
• Buy‑in/Buy‑out concepts

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