ITP Programme Manager
Job Introduction
** Remote/home working allowed **
The Insurance business is the largest part of the Saga Group. It provides tailored products including the recently launched fixed price insurance product.
Our people are our future leaders and brand ambassadors. Talent development and succession planning plays a key part in the Saga 2020 vision as we enable the growth of our colleagues as we move toward our 70th anniversary year in 2021.
…And right now, we are looking for a Project Manager at an exciting time in Saga’s history, Saga is taking to the seas in our brand new, luxury cruise ships, leading the market with innovative insurance and financial products.
You'll be managing small and large projects within the insurance business with delivery to agreed time, budget and quality criteria from inception through to supporting benefit realisation.
You will bring great communication skills written and verbally, while creating and maintaining good working relationships.
And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.
If you can be a real ambassador for engagement then we'd like to hear from you.
Role Responsibility
- The management of small and large projects within the insurance business with delivery to agreed time, budget and quality criteria
- Project management from inception through to supporting benefit realisation. Projects will have a range or workstreams depending on the project
- Creating and maintaining good working relationships with project sponsors and owners
- Communicating across all levels to enable clear understanding of the strategy behind project needs, design and delivery approach
- Preparation and presentation of supporting project documentation to senior management across the business
- Having the ability to support a team of business professionals deployed across a range of projects to achieve excellent standards of productivity and quality
- Being an effective negotiator, balancing alternatives and seeking win-win solutions
- Effectively managing project team members and resources, including third parties and suppliers, always maintaining an excellent level of service and ensuring project delivery to time, budget and quality
- Effective communication of projects’ status and issues to business management, IT and the project teams
- Project governance including creation and maintenance of the project plan, highlight & progress reporting, risk and issue management
- Completion of Post Implementation Reviews and making recommendations for improvement
- Business readiness for any project I manage
- The undertaking of any other duties assigned by the Change Partner within reasonable boundaries of the job holders’ capability
The Ideal Candidate
Capability, Knowledge and experience:
- Proven experience of managing cross divisional stakeholder and change management
- Service management
- Proven experience of successful project delivery
Education and qualifications:
- Holds qualifications in relevant change methodologies (desirable)
Personal Characteristics:
- Leadership skills
- Project execution
- Communication skills
- Stakeholder management
Package Description
The standard benefits when you join Saga include:
Remote working available where possible
The choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year
Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service
Workplace Pension
AXA Be Supported
Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
Give as you earn
Free eye tests
Honeymoon benefit
Share buy
Salary finance
Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
Long service awards
About the Company
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When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement.
We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities.
We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required.
We are a member of the 30% Club and partner with Women Ahead which offers us a fantastic opportunity to take part in a leading, global, cross-company, leadership mentoring scheme to champion female talent.
We are a signatory of the Armed Services Covenant and have received a Silver Award from the Employer Recognition Scheme.
Learn more about the Saga business by watching our Saga plc 2019 AGM film below:
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