JOB DESCRIPTION
Senior Project Manager
Fixed Term Contract until December 2026
Location: Hybrid working from Bristol, Edinburgh, London or Skipton.
In this position, you'll be based in the office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex
We give you a world of potential
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our People (HR) Projects & Change team. This role will operate within the global People team and will be responsible for delivering complex business change projects both in the People team, and in support of the wider Computershare business.
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A role you will love
Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, the Senior Project Manager will have the opportunity to build an enviable knowledge base across our operating footprint, whilst enhancing their relationships across all levels of management and staff. Key Responsibilities
This is a varied and fast-moving role where, depending on business priorities, you could be managing a single large strategic initiative or multiple unrelated projects at any given time. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that there is clear, complete and accurate documentation that covers all the relevant deliverables defined in the project scope and will be responsible for chairing project team meetings, Steer Co's and other meetings as required. The successful candidate will be a team player who is prepared to get involved where necessary to support the project team.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and managing the project plan & RAID, tracking deliverables and timelines for all assigned projects
- Leading regular project meetings, ad-hoc meetings as required whilst also tracking budgets and resources
- Routinely updating stakeholders through status reports
- Working closely with other members of the project team (including external parties) to ensure on-time, high quality project delivery
- Work collaboratively and build relationships with internal stakeholders, managing their expectations to ensure the business objectives are being delivered
- Developing and managing key plans throughout the project lifecycle (including data migration, test and cutover plans - where relevant)
What will you bring to the role?
The Senior Project Manager will need to possess tangible and extensive experience in project delivery within a global organisation. Knowledge of HR project delivery is advantageous, but not essential.
Key attributes
- Experience of working in a global business, we are a global team, and the successful candidate will need to accommodate global working hours.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and communicate with a wide range of individuals.Experience managing relationships with third party vendors/consultancies, including progress reporting and performance feedback.
- Able to support and motivate the wider project team, providing advice, motivation and enabling a high-performance culture.
- Track record of meeting deadlines and end-to-end project management delivery in a virtual environment.
- Highly developed strategic thinking, able to assess risks, identify and present solutions.
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.
ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
A diverse and inclusive place to work
At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.