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The Solutions Project Manager oversees the delivery and support of the projects within the Transformation programme using Isio’s project management processes and standards.

The role requires practical knowledge of project delivery using Agile and Waterfall processes to deliver outputs to internal sponsors across the business.

This role will ideally be based in our Birmingham city centre office with a hybrid workstyle. Other Isio locations can be considered for the right candidate.

• Delivering work streams on time, scope and budget using Agile/Waterfall approaches.
• Management of the full project life cycle, including set‑up, planning, progress reporting to key stakeholders, liaison with multiple stakeholders and third parties, project control and project close.
• Manage a variety of business and vendor tasks to weekly deliverables to keep the project on track.
• Run the daily stand‑ups as required, identify blockers and take ownership of issues to get them unblocked.
• Use detailed project plans using JIRA.
• Plan, track and mitigate scope, milestones and deliverables.
• Stakeholder mapping and management of plans.
• Ensure key processes are documented, followed, measured and reported on a regular basis.
• Identify and capture risks and issues and mitigate or elevate them as appropriate.
• Budget management and tracking to ensure the project remains within approved budget.
• Share project‑management best practices and processes to continually develop and improve Isio’s project‑management framework.

• Project Management Methodologies:
  Proficiency in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid frameworks.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Trello or Microsoft Project.
• Basic knowledge of software development cycles (for tech projects).
• Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, developers, actuaries and senior leadership.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Problem‑solving & adaptability: ability to pivot in fast‑paced environments.
• Demonstrable experience in Project/Product Management – preferably in financial services, consulting or tech‑driven sectors.
• Track record of delivering projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Managed teams of developers, designers, analysts or actuaries.
• Experience in client‑facing roles (e.g., managing stakeholder expectations).

• Power in Partnership
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  We work in partnership with our clients and each other – building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients.
• Future Focus
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  We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients and society.
• Strength in Difference
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  We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger.
• People First
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  We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio’s expertise and it is people’s lives that we affect through our advice.

Isio is a people business, and we’re committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business.

Isio was ‘born’ in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK’s Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry‑leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning pensions, investment, benefits and wealth to give clients an integrated experience.

We are built by challengers, innovators and forward‑thinkers, grounded around a vision that strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us – valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform.

We commit to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace where colleagues feel they belong. We uphold the values of respect, fairness and inclusion in our actions and decisions, creating a stronger and more innovative environment.

We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work‑life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email .

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