Project Manager

Job Introduction

** Remote/home working allowed with occasional visits to the Folkestone, Kent office so this role will suit candidates in a commutable distance ** 

At Saga we believe in exceptional experiences everyday whilst being a driver for positive change in our markets and communities. Our values are precision pace, empathy, curiosity, collaboration. If this resonates with you then it’s time to do the best work of your life! 

And right now, we are looking for two Project Managers to join us in our Central Change team. In this role, you will collaborate with all areas across the business and providing project management expertise to support Saga’s key strategic objectives. 

These key positions are a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of change projects which will transform Saga. You will gain deep insight into travel and enabling functions and inform and manage through digital, brand and automation efficiency. 

You will bring strong project management experience with a clear understanding of the project lifestyle. You will have taken real ownership in previous roles and been able to meet challenges and resolve them. 

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 this role sounds of interest to you, apply now! 

Role Responsibility

• Proven project and change management experience, developing and managing the project plan from initiation to transition, together with the governance process, ensuring all stakeholders are clear on their role and responsibilities 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills, to understand and scope / define the project and overall deliverables, resources, and budget to deliver 
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of change management tools and techniques to underpin the change journey, collaborating with other project managers to look for opportunities to consolidate change activity to minimise disruption to BAU 
• Demonstrated experience of continually looking to improve project delivery and manage projects and resources such that demonstrable continuous improvement is achieved across all elements of process and output 

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong project management experience 
• Have a clear understanding of the project lifestyle 
• Demonstrable experience of taking ownership in previous roles 
• An ability to meet and resolve challenges 
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills 
• Knowledge of brand, digitalisation or process efficiency would be an advantage 
• Proficiency in MS suite (ideally including MS Project) 

Our values are: 

• Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen 
• Empathy – Always aware of others 
• Curiosity – Always asking why 
• Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team! 

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 

• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies

About the Company

Having spent our first 30 years focused on travel, Saga launched Saga Magazine and developed home and motor insurance and financial services in the 1980s. Private medical and pet insurance followed in the 1990s, along with the launch of our own cruise ship operation. The strength of the Saga brand provides the Group with the ability to develop in-house or partner with suppliers to offer our customers and members highly differentiated, competitively priced products which meet their evolving needs.

Saga exists to help our customers and members lead the life they want to lead. To succeed in this, we know that the most important thing to do is to listen to our customers and members. At the heart of our business model is our drive to know more about our customers’ wants and needs so we are best placed to serve them.

Applying this approach over the past 70 years has enabled us to become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic and is recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

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 and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity.

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. 

To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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