Overview
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Role Overview
At GSK, we aim to deliver benefits solutions that empower our employees while reflecting our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and excellence. The Pensions Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing complex pensions-related projects, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with the Pension Trustee’s strategic objectives. The Pensions Project Manager will manage end-to-end delivery of pensions initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders, external providers, and cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth execution of projects. This role requires someone who thrives in dynamic environments, builds positive relationships, and ensures successful project delivery.
Example Projects
Planned Implementation of GMP Equalisation for the Pension Trust’s Sections
* The project involves complex recalculations of affected member benefits, data cleansing, and coordination with actuaries, administrators, and legal advisors to implement changes accurately.
Various Member Communication Improvements, Including the Trustee Website
* Key initiatives to improve member satisfaction and reduce queries include Trustee Website Redesign, enhancing Financial guidance support and Targeted Communication Campaigns.
Vendor Reviews
* Regular assessments of third-party service providers to ensure they continue to deliver high-quality services and align with the Trustee’s strategic objectives. Key areas of focus include Performance Evaluation, Cost Benchmarking, Contract Renegotiation and Vendor Transitions.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Management: Lead and manage pensions-related projects, including system transitions, regulatory updates, and trustee meetings, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and quality outcomes.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR, Finance, external consultants, and third-party providers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
* Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance pensions administration and employee experience, leveraging data insights and technology.
* Compliance & Governance: Manage work required to ensure that all pension projects comply with relevant UK legislation, GSK policies, and best practice standards.
* Risk Management: Monitor project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues as needed to ensure project continuity.
* Change Leadership: Develop and implement communication plans to support project rollouts, ensuring employees and stakeholders are informed and engaged.
* Measurement & Reporting: Track and report progress, KPIs, and outcomes of pensions initiatives to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
* Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent.
* Demonstrated project management experience, ideally within pensions or HR-related functions.
* Solid understanding of UK pensions legislation, schemes, and regulatory frameworks.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
* Confidence in decision-making and assertiveness, paired with a collaborative approach to navigating challenges and achieving alignment.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
* Flexibility and resilience under pressure, with a proven ability to reprioritise effectively without losing focus.
* Analytical skills to interpret data and make informed decisions.
* A proactive mindset with experience driving process improvements and delivering results.
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Inclusion at GSK
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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