Project Manager - Transformation

Position: Project Manager - Transformation and Change
Location: City of Edinburgh

** Project Manager – Transformation and Change
** As part of FNZ’s Transformation and Change Team you will be part of a small high calibre team delivering significant transformation to our company in terms of efficiency, ways of working, operating model redesign.

The Project Manager will support FNZ’s internal Business Transformation agenda by delivering work streams or a programme of work
** within a specific transformation area** (e.g. delivery (not client facing), operations, operational efficiency, governance, process redesign, operating model design, amongst others). The team is conscious of leveraging each individual’s unique skill set and experience and there are likely a number of roles to be filled at various levels of experience.

This is an
** internal-facing role**, focused on improving FNZ’s efficiency, via deep understanding of business drivers, future direction, operating model design, and best in class ways of working. The role does
** not
* * involve client delivery or implementation of the FNZ wealth management platform although engagement with clients may be required.
*** UK only  As this role is caught by the Certification Regime, the role holder must adhere to the FCA’s Conduct Rules and the FCA’s Fitness and Propriety Requirements
***** Key Responsibilities
**** Project Delivery
*** Deliver assigned transformation projects or work streams within a broader programme
* Manage project scope, plans, milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies and governance
* Track delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, and success measures
* Ensure appropriate documentation, reporting, and controls are maintained
** Transformation Initiative Support
*** Contribute to initiatives focused on operational efficiency, business process improvement, or operating model change within the assigned area
* Support business process design activities
* Assist with implementation planning and transition into business-as-usual
** Change & Stakeholder Engagement
*** Work closely with business stakeholders cross functionally
* Facilitate workshops, working groups, and decision forums as required
** Governance & Reporting
*** Operate within established programme governance frameworks
* Prepare clear and concise project reporting for programme leadership and senior stakeholders
* Escalate risks and issues appropriately and support decision-making
** Key Skills & Experience
**** Essential
* ** Proven project management experience delivering business change initiatives
* Strong organisational and planning skills, with attention to detail
* Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple functions
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Structured, outcome-oriented approach
** Advantageous
* ** Background in
** financial services operations**, technology, or business transformation
* Experience supporting operational efficiency, operating model improvement and or change, or internal change initiatives
* Exposure to regulated environments or risk and control frameworks
* Financial and business case development experience
* Project management qualification (Prince2, PMP, or equivalent)
** Personal Attributes
*** Adaptable and flexible and comfortable with change
* Collaborative and pragmatic
* Commercially aware
* Proactive, independent, self-directing and outcome focused working style
* Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills
* Good team communication skills, confident in dealing with internal and external clients;
Highly developed written and oral communication skills
** Required Industry Knowledge
*** Financial Services experience preferably investment/wealth/life and/or pensions products and the markets in which FNZ and our customers operate in
* An understanding of the regulatory environment FNZ operates within
* Advantage having managed 3rd party suppliers
* Significant experience in leading the delivery of business-critical projects within Financial Services
* Experience of managing stakeholders to executive levels
** Education
* ** First class honours degree, masters, MBA or equivalent experience
* About FNZ
** FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.
** We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.
** We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US $2.2 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).
Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.
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