Finance Project Manager (Platform Programme)

Business Area: Group Transformation

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

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.



Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Finance 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 Finance workstreams, and Finance related work packages, of the Platform Programme, so that they are delivered on-time and in line with internal 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 ascertain and shape their delivery expectations


• Management of key external supplier delivery relationships


• Manage the planning, set-up and delivery of the Finance work areas (initially - Payroll workstream, all Finance system interfaces, development and delivery of all Finance requirements) across all technical, process and organisational elements, within the wider Platform Programme


• 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 Finance workstreams 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

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.



To be successful in the role you will have:

• 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 Finance 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

Why join us?

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary


• Generous annual leave package


• 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
  
   

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them front and centre of what we do. This is embedded through our values:



- Integrity

- Collaboration

- Excellence

 

About us

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 the USS website.



USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.