About Aptia Founded to shape the future of pensions, health, and insurance solutions, Aptia is a leading professional services firm dedicated to simplifying complexity for businesses and individuals. We bring together cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise to help organisations navigate an evolving landscape with clarity and confidence. With a presence in the US, UK, India, and Portugal, we support over six million people and more than 1,100 clients, delivering solutions that drive efficiency, enhance financial security, and provide peace of mind. Our strength lies in the combination of smart technology and expert teams, ensuring that managing pensions, health, and insurance is more effective. By focusing on innovation, accessibility, and client success, we help businesses take care of their people, so they can focus on what they do best. And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fueled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues. Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. Our values aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term. Job requirements We have an exciting new opportunity to join our thriving Aptia project area. As a team leader, you will manage a team to successfully deliver the Data Preparation and Implementation work streams within GMP rectification and equalisation projects. You will manage your team to ensure that projects are delivered within time and budget and ensure that staff maintain professionalism within work delivery, following the Aptia standards. Collaboration with other team leaders and management will also be necessary to ensure delivery and capacity are managed effectively across the wider team. You will report to the Operations Director. This role will work on a hybrid basis aligned from any Aptia UK office What you will be doing: Project delivery and scheduling Schedule work to satisfy budgetary targets and to utilise capacity. Monitor project delivery, ensuring work delivery on team is within target and budget. Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery of projects. Working with Data Coordinators and Resource Team to plan future pipeline delivery. Escalating issues to Senior Management with proposed solutions. Continual monitoring of processes to identify Business Improvements and efficiencies. Ensure staff adhere to Aptia standards for delivery of GMP project work. Performance Proactively manage and identify training and development requirements across team. Manage performance issues as necessary. Be accountable for the standard and quality of work. Financials Accurately record own time spent and spend time wisely. Monitor staff time recording and utilisation, managing under performance as necessary. Contribute to the GMP Teams revenue targets. Monitor project delivery to minimise non-chargeable time and overruns. Identify revenue opportunities. Clients and colleagues Support Client Directors and GMP colleagues with delivery queries. Attend project meetings as necessary – internal and external. Build trusted and collaborative relationships with key teams and individuals What we’re looking for: ESSENTIAL: Experience in people management and working within a project-based team. Experience of reviewing / checking work completed by colleagues and of being an escalation point on urgent / complex projects. Track record of being able to manage, prioritise and deliver multiple / large projects. Experience of UK defined benefit pension benefits within a GMP context. Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable in a changing environment. Proficient in Computer skills, including Microsoft Excel DESIRABLE: PMI or equivalent/relevant UK pensions qualifications. How to apply If you are interested in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply and submit your resume with appropriate contact information. Aptia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. At Aptia, fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all our people to flourish is a priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and aim to attract and retain the best people without attention to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, political affiliation, race, religion, gender and sexual orientation. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to reach out to us.