DB Pensions Implementation Manager

Work with a wide variety of pension schemes

Be part of a growing team, contributing to new project areas and strategic initiatives

Opportunity to develop deeper knowledge in specialist DB project areas such as actuarial valuations, GMP Equalisation and de-risking transactions

A dynamic role that blends project delivery with problem-solving and cross-functional leadership

This role may occasionally require travel for face-to-face team, delivery and client meetings.

The majority of our colleagues work in a hybrid style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements.

Own the end-to-end delivery plan for activities undertaken by the install team for each individual onboard, adhering to milestones within the implementation project plan as agreed with the Service Transition Programme Manager at outset

Assign deliverables to expert sub-teams across Data, Calculations and Transitions, holding colleagues to agreed quality standards and deadlines

Act as the point of contact with the ceding administrator, managing the flow of data and information throughout the onboard, setting the milestones and ensuring the ceding administrator delivers the data as set out in the milestones document

Provide functional direction to all colleagues involved in delivery, including non-core teams such as actuarial and P&DS, aligning workstreams and resolving competing priorities

Manage risks, issues and decisions throughout the onboard, maintaining a clear record and escalating promptly where quality or timescales are at risk

Report transparently on progress at individual client level to the Programme Manager, supporting client queries and stakeholder communications as required

Provide hands-on delivery support through implementation, transition and stabilisation to ensure a high-quality onboarding experience

Work with client consultants and internal specialists on technical requirements, particularly benefit clarification

Proven experience leading complex DB Pensions implementation and change projects

Excellent project, risk and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate and operate effectively across teams

Track record of leading multi-disciplinary delivery teams, including colleagues who do not report to you directly, and of building strong working relationships across a business

Collaborative, self-motivated, and comfortable working with ambiguity

High emotional intelligence with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage a large and diverse workload while delivering high-quality outcomes

Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to develop and challenge ideas to meet client and business needs

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

Firm commitment to professional excellence and high-quality service delivery