Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver digital and operational changes to Newcastle Strategic Solutions clients. You will use project management skills and stakeholder management expertise to manage the delivery of our proposition and changes to products and services to our managed service clients.
As Project Manager, you will manage projects from initiation through to closure in line with time, cost and quality expectations. You will bring governance and drive the delivery of change across our internal business areas and client outsourcing service. You will be a key point of contact for clients during projects and will develop client relationships through project meetings and workshops.
About You
You will have a strong track-record of delivering digital and operational changes, ideally in the Financial Services sector/ client outsourcing service.
You will be expected to take ownership of all assigned projects, following selected methodologies and processes. You will have the ability to articulate project progress and issues to all stakeholders and manage issues as they arise. A sound knowledge of project management methodologies is necessary.
You will have great attention to detail, with excellent organisation and planning skills, whilst being able to present written information confidently in a structured and balanced way.
We are looking for a confident and capable communicator with the ability to engage effectively with internal and client stakeholders.
Whilst knowledge of financial services is desirable, we can upskill you on our systems and share with you our vast industry knowledge.
About Us
Newcastle Strategic Solutions is the UK’s leading savings management platform and one of the North East’s most established and successful FinTechs! We provide savings management and technology services for new challenger banks and established providers across the UK. Our work has earned us an enviable reputation in the market as the best at what we do.
We are entering a hugely exciting phase of our growth and are recruiting a wide range of new roles to work alongside our amazing colleagues and teams across our Solutions business. As part of Newcastle Building Society you will be working in an exciting, friendly and fast-paced workplace, with amazing opportunities for self-development and career progression where you can realise your potential and do your best work.
This is a major moment in our history and development and you will help play a key part in delivering the next chapter in the success story of our award winning Solutions business.
As part of our Client Delivery team you will play a key role in strengthening our client relationships, supporting their growth and helping them succeed in an exciting and dynamic marketplace.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in a huge breadth of dynamic and complex projects supporting the launch of new banks and developing new innovative services for our existing clients. We are looking for experienced and highly skilled candidates who will thrive in an exciting, friendly and vibrant workplace where you can realise your potential and do amazing work.
This role can also be considered on flexible working arrangements and we actively encourage those who consider themselves suitable for the role yet would prefer part-time arrangement or compressed hours to get in touch to discuss any requirements/preferences with us.
What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:
- A 35-hour weekly contract + flexible working options
- 30 days holiday each year plus bank holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection
- Access to a range of wellbeing benefits
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Above statutory family leave entitlement
- The option to buy extra holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- A broad range of learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working - we welcome any discussions around where, how and when people work including part-time hours.
We have refreshed our approach to recruitment and have outlined a new process of remote selection and on boarding. Upon starting a new role with us, we will ensure you are equipped with the correct tools and technologies to enable you to do your best work within your hybrid arrangement.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £37,485.00-£50,715.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wallsend: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wallsend
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