Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract - Hybrid
Posted 4 days ago by Punter Southall
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role at Guardian involves leading complex change projects on a part-time, 6-month fixed-term basis. The position focuses on delivering projects that enhance products and improve performance, efficiency, and customer experience. The Project Manager will engage with stakeholders and manage project delivery within defined financial targets. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own all aspects of end-to-end delivery for a project from ideation through to closure.
- Define and develop project plans, milestones, and budgets aligned to the portfolio of deliverables.
- Ensure that key time, quality, and cost milestones are achieved.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project scope, success metrics, and delivery framework.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies across workstreams.
- Conduct regular project team meetings with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Track and report project progress to key stakeholders through appropriate methods.
- Facilitate collaboration across business stakeholders, project team members, internal IT staff, and contractors.
Key Skills:
- Experience in project management, particularly in leading complex change projects.
- Strong strategic planning and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to define project plans, milestones, and budgets.
- Proficient in risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in tracking and reporting project progress.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Reading
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
At Guardian, our mission is simple: to ensure every family has protection they truly believe in. We’re challenging the market with a fresh approach and a brand promise — Life. Made Better. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us on a 6-month fixed term basis. This role is also a part time position.
What does a Project Manager do? This role of Project Manager is to lead complex change projects and initiatives across the business that form part of our change portfolio. They will be responsible for delivering projects or a small portfolio of projects (e.g. related to substantially sized project) that deliver new or enhanced products or measurable improvements in performance, efficiency and customer experience. The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering within defined financial targets and business outcomes. This role combines strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and a hands-on project delivery approach.
Who are we looking for? The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to;
- Own all aspects of end-to-end delivery for a project from ideation through to closure
- Define and develop project plans, milestones, and budgets aligned to the portfolio of deliverables. Ensuring that key time, quality and cost milestones are achieved.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define project scope, success metrics and delivery framework, according to the desired business outcome.
- Effectively identify and manage project risks, issues and interdependencies across workstreams and implement mitigation strategies.
- Conduct regular project team meetings with key internal and external stakeholders as appropriate to ensure that projects stay on track.
- Track and report project progress to key stakeholders through appropriate methods,
- Facilitate collaboration across business stakeholders, project team members, internal IT staff and contractors to support the delivery of each project.
This is an exciting time to be joining us with plenty of opportunity for professional growth we invite you to apply to become part of our award-winning team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences and we actively promote equal opportunities in our recruitment process.
This role can be offered on a hybrid basis out of our Reading office, and we are looking for candidates who would like a part time role.
Should you wish to learn more about the role, or have any questions, please contact our HR Team via hrservicedesk@puntersouthallgroup.com.