Job Title: Senior Benefits Project Manager Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months contract Rates: 48.88 GBP/Hr Gross on PAYE From technology and product innovation to corporate responsibility and community development, we re making our mark on the financial services industry. We re a global company with diverse people and experiences, and a network of over 35,000 employees spanning more than 100 markets. For us, success comes from the impact our employees have on our clients, our communities and each other. We re committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and supported. This position requires an experienced Senior Benefits Project Manager with the ability to partner effectively with the existing benefits team and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Partner with the existing EMEA benefits team to review, rescope, and enhance benefits policies and procedures to improve effectiveness, governance, and employee experience Own project plans for benefits-related initiatives, including timelines, milestones, risks, dependencies, status reporting, and stakeholder governance Manage invoice tracking, financial coordination, and benefits costing activities, including monitoring spend, reconciling data, and supporting budget oversight and forecasting Develop clear presentations, steering materials, and executive-ready updates to communicate project progress, key decisions, financial impacts, and recommendations Drive cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external vendors to support policy changes, operational improvements, and implementation of benefits projects across EMEA Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, controls, and reporting, and support continuous improvement in benefits administration, governance, and operational delivery As a Senior Benefits Project Manager you will: Lead complex benefits projects from scoping through implementation, with clear ownership of plans, milestones, governance, and delivery outcomes Track project, operational, and financial data, including invoice status, spend trends, cost allocation, and reporting for leadership review Create and maintain robust documentation, governance materials, and status reports to support audit readiness, control adherence, and transparent project delivery Apply disciplined project management methodologies to drive delivery, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure effective execution across multiple concurrent benefits initiatives Evaluate current processes, identify improvement opportunities, and develop practical recommendations that enhance policy effectiveness, operational efficiency, and financial transparency Professional Diploma, bachelor s degree or equivalent 7 or more years of experience in benefits, HR operations, project management, or a related field, with a demonstrated track record of leading complex initiatives Fluency in written and oral English xkybehq (very good level) High attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work across project, process, and financial activities Strong project management experience, including planning, governance, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and implementation delivery Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages for operational and executive audiences