FILLED: (ref #DB6065): Programme Manager, Life & Pensions Platform Implementation
Summary:
Our client, a leading provider of solutions for administering Life & Pensions policies, immediately requires an experienced interim Programme Manager to manage the delivery of a new Life & Pensions policy platform for one of its major UK clients.
Deadline:
PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for responses and CV submissions is 12 pm on Wednesday 24th November. Responses received after this time may be considered but will not be included on the initial client shortlist.
PLEASE NOTE: Although ideally the client is looking for a permanent candidate to fill this role, they are also willing to consider interim applications as this is an immediate requirement.
Role and Responsibilities:
The Programme Manager will be expected to lead the implementation of an L&P customised software product (developed off-shore) and subsequent integration into the client's operations and IT systems. The integration will impact over 500 back office users. The Programme Manager will be responsible for mobilising and leading all aspects of the integration programme (i.e. process, IT, business readiness), directing UK project and offshore development teams and actively managing senior stakeholders both internally and at the client site.
Qualifications / Experience:
To be considered for this role you will need to demonstrate:
* 10 + years Senior Project / Programme Management experience of delivering major business systems implementations into large organisations (Life & Pension systems implementation experience is preferable but not essential)
* Experience of implementing business systems into financial services organisations, (preferably involving off-shoring software development, back office processing or process change, or managing multiple IT and other business service providers)
* Top tier consulting background
Logistics:
Rate: Please start target rate
Duration: 3 months +Location:
Reading, with periodical travel within UK.
Start Date: Immediate