About the job
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) is dedicated to providing secure retirement incomes through expert risk management and outstanding asset and liability management, complemented by exceptional customer service. Our mission is to ensure the pensions of our current and future policyholders are paid reliably.
We are excited to announce an opening in our Origination department for the position of Head of Transition Programme Management. This newly established role is integral to our Transitions function, responsible for overseeing the management and execution of transition projects for our clients. The position focuses on implementing efficient project management processes, adhering to high standards of governance, and ensuring cost reduction and risk mitigation while maximizing value across the organization.
This role requires building and nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including key internal departments such as Operations, Origination, Finance, IT, and Risk Management, as well as external parties including Administration and Legal teams. Your efforts will be crucial in ensuring that transition processes meet our commitments to clients and add quality to our operations.
You will collaborate closely with our Co-Heads of Transition Management to drive effective business outcomes related to systems, processes, and technology enhancements, ensuring that our brand reputation and market position are continually strengthened.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programme Leadership: Lead and manage a programme with multiple concurrent client-facing transition projects, ensuring seamless delivery and oversight.
- Project Governance: Develop and uphold robust project governance frameworks, including reporting and documentation, in alignment with internal standards.
- Escalation Management: Serve as the primary escalation contact for clients and transition managers, providing professional and responsive service to meet or exceed expectations.
- Planning and Scheduling: Supervise comprehensive programme planning, project scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery across all workstreams.
- Budget Management: Oversee the overall programme budget (multi-million pounds), including tracking individual project costs, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial accountability.
- Stakeholder Management: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to align project objectives with available financial and human resources.
- Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage programme risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.
