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At Smart, our mission is to transform retirement, savings and financial wellbeing, across all generations, around the world. THE ROLE We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Project Manager to lead the effective delivery of change into the Smart Pension Master Trust (SPMT). The successful candidate will play a key role in leading the effective delivery of change, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and in accordance with business strategy and regulatory requirements. This includes: Leading local initiatives specifically for the SPMT. Managing SPMT product changes through cross-entity collaboration. Leading workstreams within broader strategic business initiatives. As a Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the scope, planning, delivery and communication of SPMT change. Ensuring projects are organised, tracked and reported consistently so that management has visibility of progress, risks, budget, resourcing and benefit realisation. The successful candidate will be an organised, analytical thinker capable of converting strategic visions into an actionable plan. A focus on cross-functional and third-party collaboration is vital for managing multi-disciplinary workstreams and ensuring that all project outcomes transition smoothly into daily operations, upholding our commitment to service excellence and operational efficiency. Responsibilities: Sets direction through project governance and oversees all elements of the project delivery. Align project scope and risks with core change drivers and the broader UK strategy to ensure high-quality member outcomes. Gives direction and manages business readiness for propositional, operational, regulatory and technology change. Coordinate resources and set baseline standards to confirm that all readiness criteria are met prior to "go live" approval. Manage and update project documentation, including status reports, RAID logs and detailed plans for several concurrent projects. Track milestones and deadlines, providing senior management with early visibility into emerging issues or risks. Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders and third parties to align deliverables with requirements and facilitate a smooth transition to BAU operations. Organise project meetings, develop agendas and monitor action items to drive efficient resolution. Generate governance reporting, dashboards and management information for senior leadership review. Embed a data-led approach, utilising KPIs to substantiate business cases, inform strategic decisions and measure project delivery against intended outcomes. Facilitate the integration of new initiatives into the Change framework while maintaining compliance with internal standards. Improve change delivery through the development of enhanced tooling, templates and processes. Utilise internal communication channels to promote project success and share delivery updates with the wider organisation. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The skills, experience, and aptitudes we are looking for are listed below but please don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t meet every single one of these criteria – having a ‘can do’ attitude is sometimes more important than being able to tick every box: Project management experience. A recognised project management qualification or willing to study (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PMQ, PMP). Experience working within DC pensions, financial services or professional services sector. Familiarity with pensions legislation, scheme governance or regulatory frameworks (e.g. TPR, HMRC) desirable. Professional and accountability, projects credibility. Prepared to roll sleeves up and respond to changing business needs. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and decision making skills. Excellent written