Senior Project Manager (Platform Programme)

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts., In your role as Digital Project Manager (Platform Programme) you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.
This role will provide a great opportunity to to manage all the Digital workstreams, and Digital related work packages within a wider strategic programme, so that they are delivered on-time and in line with stakeholder expectations.
To be part of the Programme Management PM team, delivering their specific project responsibilities, holistically, within the wider programme plan and objectives.
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the Group Transformation you will be responsible for:

• Form close working relationships with USS internal stakeholders to establish and manage to their digital delivery expectations


• Manage key external supplier delivery relationships


• Manage the planning, set-up and delivery of the Digital work areas (inc Public Website, Member & Employer Portals and associated self-serve functionality, all digital interfaces, development and delivery of all digital requirements) across all technical, process and organisational elements


• Workstream and work package management in line with the USS programme governance standards and cadence


• Ensure that appropriate controls are in place, in line with programme governance frameworks, to ensure effective governance and control of the work areas throughout its lifecycle


• Lead the Digital workstream in a controlled, structured and holistic manner as part of the wider strategic programme ensuring change is delivered to the business with minimal disruption to the operational environment
  
  Awareness of leadership, organisational, delegation and team building skills for the effective people management across large/interrelated technology projects


• Comfortable with ambiguity; and capable of taking high-level direction and turning that into specific actions related to the Digital areas of the programme


• Excellent verbal communication skills; able to get messages across to, and work with, all levels in USS


• Networking, presentation, negotiating and influencing skills


• Good level of planning and scheduling skills, ensuring the complex activities of interrelated project teams are controlled, co-ordinated and linked into the overall portfolio plan


• Ability to challenge and excellent decision-making skills


• Ability to produces clear and concise written communications
  
  Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk
  
  How we will reward you


• Generous annual leave package


• Great starting salary


• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme


• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)


• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing


• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership


• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent


• Employee Volunteer Day's to support the communities where you work and live


• Cycle to Work Scheme