Job Title: Change Programme Manager

Contract Type: Permanent 

Location: Edinburgh or Alderley Edge        

Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based

Closing date: 21st February 2024

Group Transformation aims to be a catalyst for change, to drive innovation and operational excellence within Royal London. We bring together colleagues from Change, Procurement, Workplace, Rectifications, and Data Management. 

We work across Royal London to deliver the Group’s strategic ambitions. In partnership with the different business areas, we work to embed agility, adaptability, and customer/colleague focus to deliver sustainable growth. We make sure that we deliver great outcomes that our customers and members benefit from, and we also make sure we get the best value from all our procurement interactions.

This is a key hire within our new IMO (Integrated Management Office) and as such, you will place a crucial role in shaping the function and will drive successful major change and transformational programmes/portfolio activities at a Group Level within the organisation.

About the role

• Oversee and manage the overall planning, coordination, and execution of various programs and projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and schedules, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals and deliverables.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Track and report project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Lead and motivate project team members, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.

About you

• Thorough understanding of project/programme management techniques and methods
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting.
• Highly effective in dealing with major suppliers and Exec Level stakeholders.
• Expert in all areas of risk management.
• Expert level planning and scheduling skills.
• Proficient leadership, organisational, delegation and team building skills for the effective management across large business change programmes.
• Expert networking, presentation and negotiating skills.
• Ability to think strategically and communicate a vision/strategy effectively.

About Royal London

We’re the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, long-term savings and asset management products and services.   

Our People Promise to our colleagues is that we will all work somewhere inclusive, responsible, enjoyable and fulfilling. This is underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values; Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve. 

We've always been proud to reward employees by offering great workplace benefits such as 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an up to 14% employer matching pension scheme and private medical insurance. You can see all our benefits here - Our Benefits  

Inclusion, diversity and belonging 

We’re an Inclusive employer. We celebrate and value different backgrounds and cultures across Royal London. Our diverse people and perspectives give us a range of skills which are recognised and respected – whatever their background.