Project Manager

Job Introduction

Saga is a market leader in providing quality, differentiated and competitively priced products and services to our customers and members. These include cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance a magazine and our membership programme, Possibilities. We are going through an exciting period of growth and need talented individuals to help continue driving the business forward!

Are you highly organised with an interest in project management, and looking to work for a company going through a period of growth, driven by innovation?

Following the implementation of a brand-new system for part of our insurance business, we are looking for a Project Manager to help drive forward an exciting transformation programme.

In this role, you'll provide project management and operational support to our motor claims business. You'll co-ordinate the implementation of either new or changed products/systems and help to drive and manage change.

And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel.

Role Responsibility

• To co-ordinate the implementation of small change across CHMC
• To provide project management support and co-ordination
• To liaise with all business areas to influence decision making, to ensure that the business’ best interests are considered and catered for
• To track the progress of projects through the development and testing process
• Work with the Senior Management Team to implement, reporting on progress and escalating blockers and identifying dependencies
• Ensure project risks are identified and monitored in the project risk log in line with business risk management processes
• To complete Post Implementation Reviews of smaller projects as required and feed recommendations for process improvements back into Senior management
• To take a pro-active role in assisting with improvements and changes that would benefit the team and the business
• Champion and challenge projects and project team members to ensure customers interests and brand values are central
• Ensure that projects comply with corporate governance
• To communicate the progress and status of projects to other members of the project team
• To prepare detailed and comprehensive project documentation including minutes, action logs and risk registers on smaller projects
• To seek opportunities to contribute original ideas to the benefit of the team
• To engender a culture of continuous personal improvement consistent with the cultural context of the organisation
• Provide project support to colleagues

The Ideal Candidate

Capability, Knowledge and Background:

• Excellent communication skills, written, verbal and listening, across all business levels
• Excellent time management to enable successful delivery within present deadlines and to the required standard
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• An excellent negotiator, influencer and networker
• Able to use Microsoft office applications including Microsoft Project
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with an aptitude and ability to lead a team
• Quick and flexible learner with an aptitude for new processes, technologies and procedures
• Strong problem solver
• Analytical approach to tasks, research and projects
• Enthusiastic about change but sensitive to the effect of change on people and the business

Education and Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent or relevant business knowledge

Personal Characteristics:

• Highly organised
• Analytical and creative thinker
• Flexible
• Personable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Dynamic and forward-looking
• Promoter of change
• Good communication skills, written, verbal and listening
• Able to see the bigger picture and use initiative to bring new ideas in to the business

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• 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

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. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

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