Project Manager

AJ Bell

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to join our team in Manchester. As a key member of our organisation, you will be responsible for leading and delivering multiple, complex technology led projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.What does the job involve?
  • Manage the delivery of multiple, complex technology led projects
  • Work closely with external third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Establish and maintain effective and trusted relationships to drive delivery
  • Lead regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to key stakeholders
  • Co-ordinate and drive the collaboration of project resources
  • Identify and mitigate potential risks impacting delivery
  • Be at the forefront of issues arising, working with project teams to identify solutions and driving resolution.
  • Identify process improvements and where appropriate make recommendations for change
Competence, knowledge and skills
  • Bachelor's degree in related subject preferred
  • Project Management certification or equivalent
  • Project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and PRINCE2
  • Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
  • Strong planning and organisational skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams
About us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.What we offer:
  • Starting holiday entitlement of 26, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
  • A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Annual free share awards scheme
  • Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
  • Health Cash Plan - provided by Simply Health
  • Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
  • Free onsite gym
  • 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 development 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
Hybrid working:At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the Manchester office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

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