Aptia

OperationsDirectorGMP

United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Operations Director - GMP at Aptia. Skills: project management, stakeholder management, operational metrics. Oversee delivery of projects and programme of work. Plan and manage people, delivery, stakeholders and budgets”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Proactive and agile approach to problem solving; Solving any issues arising

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Senior experience of overseeing delivery of projects (3 years+), Proven ability to lead and inspire teams to deliver complex work, Team player with analytical, evidence-driven and thorough approach to working, Experience of owning and managing budgets, staff and operational plans, Ability to own relationships and communicate effectively with key stakeholders, Proactive and agile approach to delivery, problem solving and change management

Nice to Have

Pensions projects and administration experience, Knowledge of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions and pension benefits

What You'll Do.

Oversee delivery of projects and programme of work

Plan and manage people

stakeholders and budgets

Lead project teams and work with wider project area

Own relationships with client teams

Ensure excellent service is provided to clients and members

Deliver and focus on key commercial outcomes

Manage budgets and revenue targets

Manage a pipeline of work

Ensure work is delivered to time and budget

Manage changes to scope

Monitor and report project and staff metrics

Manage and communicate with teams

Support client teams with planning

Act as a point of escalation

Solve any issues arising

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working collaboratively as one of the senior managers; Fostering two-way working relationships with client teams; Regular delivery review meetings; Supporting with client meetings; Communicating with your teams; Working with appropriate teams and colleagues

Communication Scope

communicate effectively with key stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Planning and management of people, Planning and management of delivery, Planning and management of stakeholders, Planning and management of budgets, Planning strategically, Controlling key details, Managing changes to scope, Planning of more complex projects

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