Carbon 60
Pensions Implementation Manager
Job Location
The City, United Kingdom
Job Description
We are looking for a Pensions Implementation Manager to join capita on perm. This will be working in the Configuration Teams that sit within the Implementation Department whose responsibility it is to implement first class pension administration solutions for our new and existing clients. Our span of projects can range from large blue chip strategic transformational deliveries through to small bespoke client solutions. Working closely with other stakeholders our activities and skills are wide and varied. This role can be fully remote.
Experience:
Management skills
Pension calculation configuration and or testing of calculations
Strong background in pensions and pensions legislation
Good understanding of public sector pensions
Defined Benefit
Senior configuration consultant/analyst considered, not necessarily management background but ideally would be good
Job Description:
You will manage your specific Implementation Team and ensure all people management tasks are carried out as appropriate and that staff are developed, mentored and trained as required to fulfil their roles. Along with your team management responsibilities you will review all project and team documentation for quality standards and ensure process change is incorporated and liaise with Programme/Project managers to facilitate project deadlines and timescales.
What you'll be doing:
Management and development of staff assigned.
Ensure projects are successfully delivered and no penalties are incurred.
Deliver new client implementations on time, to budget and to quality standards.
Support and develop team/staff to enable client service excellence and create innovate solutions.
Own and promote best practice within the team and oversee/sign off process improvements.
Deliver what we promise, reviewing and agreeing project plans for identification and mitigation of risks and issues.
Support the Programme/Project Managers in steering projects to successful closure and influence approach for all project deliverables, ensure all projects are resourced appropriately, escalating where this is at risk.What we are looking for:
Strong technical pensions knowledge in DB schemes and able to explain complex matters
Operations background and management and/or leadership skills
Experience of client interaction and dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Can evidence previous experience of implementing projects
Are able to analyse requirements to ensure output is fit for purpose
Up to date with legislation and other policy changes that affect pensions, considers the impact to Implementation processes
Has a detailed understanding and can explain the difference between DB, DC, CARE and Annuities, how they are administered and a full understanding of system & process implications
Shows a commitment to providing a quality service and errors are identified as part of the checking and sign off process.For an IM role in the Config Team you will also need to have experience with:
System Testing and/or User Acceptance Testing: Understands the purpose of calculation proformas, Benefit Basis, Benefit Specifications, scenario matrices, test plans, Calculation Specifications, system debugs and root cause analysis and triage processes.
Familiar with member records and their set up. Be able to run member quotes and events for various calculations. Be able to run bulk quotes and events for various calculations. At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS), we create and implement resilient and responsible pension strategies to help your organisation and your people look forward to a more secure financial future. From pensions administration and consultancy, to the latest technology and engagement techniques, we help ensure sustainable investments which support your success. Join us and discover better ways to engage with and value today's employees.
What can we offer you?
In this role, you would have the opportunity to add real value from the outset and drive the direction of the team. whilst working on a host of high-profile pension projects that will help you learn and evolve new and existing skills. We also believe in offering flexible working solutions that suit your needs, whether that's from home, from your nearest Capita office.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Location: The City, GB
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
Experience:
Management skills
Pension calculation configuration and or testing of calculations
Strong background in pensions and pensions legislation
Good understanding of public sector pensions
Defined Benefit
Senior configuration consultant/analyst considered, not necessarily management background but ideally would be good
Job Description:
You will manage your specific Implementation Team and ensure all people management tasks are carried out as appropriate and that staff are developed, mentored and trained as required to fulfil their roles. Along with your team management responsibilities you will review all project and team documentation for quality standards and ensure process change is incorporated and liaise with Programme/Project managers to facilitate project deadlines and timescales.
What you'll be doing:
Management and development of staff assigned.
Ensure projects are successfully delivered and no penalties are incurred.
Deliver new client implementations on time, to budget and to quality standards.
Support and develop team/staff to enable client service excellence and create innovate solutions.
Own and promote best practice within the team and oversee/sign off process improvements.
Deliver what we promise, reviewing and agreeing project plans for identification and mitigation of risks and issues.
Support the Programme/Project Managers in steering projects to successful closure and influence approach for all project deliverables, ensure all projects are resourced appropriately, escalating where this is at risk.What we are looking for:
Strong technical pensions knowledge in DB schemes and able to explain complex matters
Operations background and management and/or leadership skills
Experience of client interaction and dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Can evidence previous experience of implementing projects
Are able to analyse requirements to ensure output is fit for purpose
Up to date with legislation and other policy changes that affect pensions, considers the impact to Implementation processes
Has a detailed understanding and can explain the difference between DB, DC, CARE and Annuities, how they are administered and a full understanding of system & process implications
Shows a commitment to providing a quality service and errors are identified as part of the checking and sign off process.For an IM role in the Config Team you will also need to have experience with:
System Testing and/or User Acceptance Testing: Understands the purpose of calculation proformas, Benefit Basis, Benefit Specifications, scenario matrices, test plans, Calculation Specifications, system debugs and root cause analysis and triage processes.
Familiar with member records and their set up. Be able to run member quotes and events for various calculations. Be able to run bulk quotes and events for various calculations. At Capita Pension Solutions (CPS), we create and implement resilient and responsible pension strategies to help your organisation and your people look forward to a more secure financial future. From pensions administration and consultancy, to the latest technology and engagement techniques, we help ensure sustainable investments which support your success. Join us and discover better ways to engage with and value today's employees.
What can we offer you?
In this role, you would have the opportunity to add real value from the outset and drive the direction of the team. whilst working on a host of high-profile pension projects that will help you learn and evolve new and existing skills. We also believe in offering flexible working solutions that suit your needs, whether that's from home, from your nearest Capita office.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Location: The City, GB
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
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