Welcome to Hastings Direct You’ll probably know Hastings Direct as a digital insurance provider, but did you know we also have a growing unsecured lending business? We have a competitive product on market-leading systems offering customers guaranteed eligibility and real rates through price comparison websites (PCWs).
Role Overview
* To establish and maintain a portfolio of projects in order to support the PMO implementation of major business, tactical and strategic change into operational areas.
* To work cross-functionally and be the primary responsible person for delivering assigned projects, working for the Business Accountable Executive.
* For each assigned project and change, to create a virtual project team comprising internal and external staff and suppliers and to set direction for the team.
* To define deliverables required to support the delivery of assigned projects and changes, to ensure that the ownership of deliverables is clearly assigned and that the required deliverables are produced to the agreed standard of quality – within the specified constraints of cost and time.
* Coordination and management of external suppliers where appropriate.
* Responsible for managing and delivery of central projects ‘from cradle to grave’.
* To define and own the end-to-end delivery of the changes and projects.
Essential Skills / Experience
* Solid experience as a Project Manager on end-to-end deliveries (Initiation to Implementation).
* Expert level in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
* Able to manage multiple projects and small change items concurrently
* Third Party Supplier delivery management – monitoring costs, quality and timelines
* Must be able to work at a fast pace, independently and take ownership of issues & provide and manage solutions.
Benefits
* Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail.
* Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
* Financial wellbeing – includes 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, matched pension contributions up to 10%, discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.
* Mental wellbeing programme – thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme available 24/7, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups, dedicated team to cover your needs.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive – what this means to you is if you’re applying for a job with us, you’ll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our careers website.
Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.
At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.
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