<div>Job Title Project Manager<br /> Grade 2B<br /> Level Experienced Colleague<br /> Job Function Finance<br /> Job Sub Function Finance Operations<br /> Reports to Manager<br /> Location Mumbai<br /> Business Area M&amp;amp;G Global Services<br /> Overall Job Purpose<br /> The role is to support preparation activity related to IFRS17 go live, working closely with Senior<br /> Accounting and Actuarial stakeholders (based in London and Kildean/Edinburgh). This role will be<br /> focussed on driving delivery to the detailed plans which have significant cross dependencies hence<br /> complexity<br /> Primary Key Responsibilities (Top 3-5 KRA)<br /> o Own the end to end delivery of this high complexity projects, working closely with key business<br /> stakeholders; leading on agreed set of expected benefits and outcomes, This includes driving<br /> results production cyles and working closely with technology on testing plans.<br /> o Able to escalate issues and risks quickly and efficiently to senior stakeholders to prevent slippage<br /> on the plan.<br /> o Create and maintain high quality project plans (with built in risk mitigation strategies) and work<br /> packages<br /> o Evaluate delivery options and work with the wider business to develop a full and detailed<br /> implementation plan<br /> o Stakeholder Management.<br /> Additional Responsibilities :</div> <div>Restricted</div> <div> Provide regular forecasts of the future Change and BAU resources required for the project planning<br /> activity, as well as the predicted requirements for full end to end project delivery<br />  Adhere&nbsp;&nbsp;to governance standards, including Project Change Standard and guidelines, maintaining<br /> accurate RACI and RAID logs and Service Now records<br />  Produce timely management information ensuring all mandatory documentation is completed and<br /> signed off at the appropriate stages during the life of the project and establish additional<br /> governance to reflect the complexity of the project as required<br />  Forecast future external costs, understand the drivers of project cost variance and take actions to<br /> control costs to budgets or raise change control<br />  Monitor and report progress to the impacted stakeholders (e.g. sponsor(s), programme manager,<br /> Change Programme Directors, steering committee) including ongoing business case viability<br />  Independently identify and take ownership of issues, risks and dependencies, making<br /> recommendations to mitigate the risk or to reduce/remove issues. Escalate where appropriate to<br /> maintain progress towards project delivery and act as an escalation point on behalf of the Project<br /> Sponsor<br />  Manage resource planning and motivate the project team to ensure a high standard of output,<br /> focused on customer satisfaction and delivery through developing others through providing&nbsp;<br /> ongoing guidance, mentoring or coaching<br />  Manage relationships with required teams e.g. Technology, external suppliers&nbsp;&nbsp;and other business<br /> functions to achieve timely delivery<br />  Participate in improving the change capability across the firm through sharing project and change<br /> management disciplines with the wider business<br />  Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance<br /> controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment,<br /> customer outcomes<br />  Demonstrate a positive risk, compliance and control culture through the identification, assessment,<br /> monitoring and management of risks and issues within the business area, alongside ensuring timely<br /> and appropriate resolution of control weaknesses, actions and failures that arise</div> <div>Key Stakeholder Management<br /> Internal<br /> - Finance Teams within the M&amp;amp;G Business<br /> - Project Support Teams</div> <div>External<br /> - N/A</div> <div>Knowledge, Skills, Experience &amp;amp; Educational Qualification<br /> The successful candidate will have experience of delivering projects within the Finance sector, will<br /> display strong Project Management, Communication and relationship management skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;Being<br /> familiar with IFRS17 would be advantageous. Must have experience of Financial Reporting and Life<br /> Company.<br /> Knowledge &amp;amp; Skills (Must Have) :<br />  Project Management experience<br />  Confidence &amp;amp; excellent communication<br />  Client and delivery focussed<br />  Ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation &amp;amp; externally.<br />  Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills<br />  Time Management and Workload Planning Skills<br />  Good interpersonal skills.</div> <div>Restricted</div> <div>Knowledge &amp;amp; Skills (Additional) :<br /> Familiarity with IFRS 17<br /> Experience:<br />  Qualified accountant<br />  experience of Financial Reporting and Life Company<br /> Educational Qualification:<br />  Qualified accountant with 7+ years of relevant experience<br /> M&amp;amp;G Behaviours relevant to all roles:<br /> Inspire Others: support and encourage each other, creating an environment where everyone can<br /> contribute and succeed<br /> Embrace Change: be open to change, willing to be challenged and able to adapt quickly and imaginatively<br /> to new ideas<br /> Deliver Results: focus on performance, set high standards and deliver with energy and determination<br /> Keep it simple: cut through complexity, keep the outcome in mind, keeping your approach simple and<br /> adapting your message to every audience</div>