D2C Project Manager

Job Description

We're looking to recruit a Project Manager to join the Product Development team who are responsible for developing and delivering new functionality and features for the AJ Bell D2C (direct to consumer) website and apps in line with AJ Bell’s strategic objectives.

The D2C Project Manager will be responsible for the timely and effective delivery of innovative product development projects and initiatives through the entire delivery lifecycle; from inception through to go-live and post-implementation.

Whilst many projects have an emphasis on Product development, the Project Manager will also be responsible for the delivery of regulatory changes that impact the product, website or app; therefore experience of a financially regulated environment would be an advantage.

What does the job involve?

• Deliver multiple complex product-led change initiatives across various business sites, functions, and development delivery teams.
• Identify and assemble an effective project team for each project.
• Establish and agree project scope, optimised delivery plans; take responsibility for leading and managing project teams to these plans to ensure deadlines are met.
• Co-ordinate project resources to ensure projects adhere to scope and schedule.
• Report regularly on change delivery status to sponsors, stakeholders and relevant committees.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; assess consumer outcome risks posed by the change.
• Establish and maintain effective and trusted relationships with internal Business and IT project stakeholders.
• Perform other project tasks to support the wider product team as agreed with the Programme Manager.

What you'll have:

• Previous experience as a project manager
• Experience of working on web and app developments is desirable.
• Knowledge/experience of multiple project delivery methodologies e.g., Agile, SDLC, SAFe
• PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification or equivalent e.g. PMP.
• Pragmatic approach to delivery of projects and change
• Previous experience of Business Analysis and/or Product Ownership is desirable.
• Experience of delivering in a financially regulated environment and/or financial services industry knowledge (e.g. pensions, investments and stockbroking) is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and manage effective relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills to motivate and lead your project team.
• Analytical skills/problem solving.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

About us:

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 528,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £83.7 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,400 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

Our perks and benefits:

• Starting salary between £50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
• Starting holiday entitlement of 26, increasing up to 31 days with length of service
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by Medicash
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent management programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working:

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.