IT Project Manager Competitive salary excellent benefits package (see below) Field‑based, aligned to any Succession office location, with travel across our network We are Succession Wealth, from start-up in 2009, we are now one of the leading independent financial planning and wealth management business' in the UK and part of the Aviva Group. We have over 900 employees and 200 Wealth Planners who provide wealth management and financial planning services to individuals and corporate clients across the UK via our network of offices. Due to our continued growth, Succession Wealth is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, proactive Project Manager to join our IT Change team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, cross‑functional change initiatives across Succession. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy managing multiple workstreams, and are passionate about driving impactful change, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Role As our Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of delivering a range of IT projects from initial concept through to closure. You’ll: Lead and coordinate matrixed project teams to deliver projects on time, within budget and in line with Succession’s Change Framework. Proactively identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies. Establish and run effective project governance, including forums, ceremonies and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, including IT, business teams and external partners. Support sponsors in realising project benefits and ensuring successful change outcomes. Produce high‑quality project artefacts and maintain a clear audit trail. Conduct Post Implementation Reviews and share lessons learned to drive continuous improvement. Act as a role model within the Change function, supporting junior colleagues and promoting best practice. About You Essential Experience & Skills We’re looking for someone who brings: Demonstrable experience delivering projects in financial services or wealth management. Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies. Experience managing cross‑functional teams and multiple complex dependencies. Knowledge of both Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches. Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Proficiency with project management tools and software. Qualifications A recognised Project Management qualification (essential) Personal Attributes High emotional intelligence and confidence to challenge constructively. A collaborative approach and desire to drive positive change. Alignment with Succession’s cultural values and corporate objectives. Why Join Succession? This role offers the opportunity to influence meaningful change across a growing organisation. You’ll be part of a supportive and knowledgeable IT Change team, with the freedom to shape and deliver projects that make a real impact. If you’re a motivated Project Manager who enjoys variety, collaboration and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. What you can expect from us: A competitive basic salary, annual pay reviews and performance linked increases as well as a fantastic range of benefits including: 25 days Annual leave rapidly increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional days for Christmas closure. Excellent company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution. Agile and family friendly working arrangements to allow for a great work/life balance. Company sick pay. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Up to 40% discount on Aviva Insurance & Investment products. £465 towards the purchase of home office equipment. Group Life Assurance Scheme: 8 x salary. Access to the Benefit Hub; discounts on shopping, dining out, holidays and lots more! A range of health benefits including eye care vouchers, flu vaccinations, Annual Health Screening, Digitial GP, Mental health and Nutrition Sessions and Employee Assistance Programme. Voluntary flexible benefits platform including Private Medical Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and Health Screening. Support with cost of professional exams /study days. Charity Days. Company Events Support in achieving your career goals: Sponsorship for relevant professional exams and study leave. Access to funded apprenticeships in a range of topics, such as business administration, leadership & management, and accounting & finance. Access to Insights Discovery, a psychometric tool, which helps individuals and teams to connect better, overcome challenges & conflict resulting in high performing teams. Clear career pathways and endless internal job opportunities. Access to a huge range of free courses via our Learning Management system. We do not accept unsolicited cv submissions from agencies, any such will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate. Succession is committed to building and preserving a culture of inclusion and diversity. With a diverse team of employees we are able to grow, innovate and deliver excellent client care to help us reach our goals as a business. Our diverse teams help us reflect and understand the communities in which we operate and the subjects we cover in our everyday work. In recruiting for Succession, we welcome the unique contributions all candidates can bring regardless of their background and strive to ensure that every candidate is given the best chance of success through fair and equitable recruitment practice.