Senior Project Manager

Do you have a passion for transformation? Do you like to challenge the status quo, think differently and look at ways technology can solve business problems? Are you dynamic, resilient and want to be involved in delivering change that drives Aviva strategy? If you do, you could be part of this transformation.

At Aviva we love to constantly innovate and improve the experience and security for our customers. We have brought together all our technology change agents to drive deliveries and outcomes, which means that you can work on projects and programmes across Cyber, Data, Digital, Cloud, Networks, Shared Technology Services and Business Operations.

You don’t need to be from an insurance background, we want to bring the best in class regardless of your specific industry experience.

Our one team approach means you will have great opportunities for career development across the Technologies and Business Units.

If you are motivated by making a difference, enjoy a variety of assignments, are keen to develop and have strong relationship building skills, this could be the role for you!

A bit about the job:

In this role you’ll be delivering the project/programme to drive the IT and Aviva strategies by embedding successful change delivery with operations to continuously improve and protect our customers.

To do this, we’ll expect you to update, influence and challenge senior stakeholders up to CIO level whilst taking ownership of a budget of up to £3 million.

You’ll be minimising risk by identifying technical and operational risks and developing mitigating actions.

We’ll expect you to lead internal and external teams and third-party suppliers.

In Aviva we have three levels of Project Management:

• Project Manager
• Senior Project Manager
• Programme Manager

These range from junior to senior levels. The difference as you move up the grade structure is the increase in scope, size and complexity of the change you will be working on and the seniority of the stakeholders you will be interacting with along with an increased focus on leadership, coaching and mentoring of colleagues.

We are currently recruiting for Senior Project Manager positions only.

What do we need from you:

• The ability to work at pace with resiliency whilst showing a willingness to try new ways of working and solutions (Professional level of accreditation (e.g., Prince 2) preferred but not essential)

• Skilled in leading virtual teams and third-party suppliers effectively

• The ability to think out of the box, driving innovation in the way in which we deliver change and outcomes

• Capable of working with senior stakeholders with strong and effective influencing skills to challenge and drive the necessary changes

• Confident budget management

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between £40000 - £60000 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)

• Eligibility for annual performance bonus

• Family friendly parental and carer’s leave

• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products

• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars

• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you’re in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home.

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We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane-McKoy a call on 07385425912 or send an email to Lacey.lane-mckoy@aviva.com