Senior Change Project Manager

Job Posting End Date: July 20

Who are we?

We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

What will you be doing?

Senior Change Project Manager
Hybrid - Dorking or Basingstoke, 3 days a week minimum

We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind for individuals & families.

What will you bring?

We are seeking a Senior Change Project Manager who is data-driven with proven experience and an analytical mind to drive meaningful change. You should have both traditional and Agile IT project management experience and be able to leverage the two disciplines as appropriate. In this role, you'll own and drive opportunities that will have a measurable effect on operational effectiveness using a range of project management techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data and analytics initiatives and cross-functional change projects from strategy to execution, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with data and technical teams, managing, tracking, and reporting program updates appropriate for various stakeholder levels, including executives.
• Identify, analyze, and deploy appropriate management strategies for project risks.
• Evaluate complex project risks and issues, translating ambiguity into tangible action plans.

About You:

• Proven experience delivering mid-sized change projects, ideally in data or technology-rich environments.
• Solid understanding of modern data platforms (e.g., data lakes, warehouses, ETL pipelines).
• Familiarity with data management principles including data quality, lineage, and governance.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and influence stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of data technologies with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, adaptable to change, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with programme management tools such as Jira, Azure, or Rally.

While a background in financial services is advantageous, it is not essential.

The successful candidate can expect:

• Generous Bonus
• Private Medical Insurance
• DC pension scheme
• Life, medical, and income insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinions
• 27 days holiday, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on-site chargers

We are an inclusive, diverse employer committed to supporting your growth. We offer numerous learning and development opportunities.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please contact us directly at .

Why join us?

At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and see their ambitions come to life.

We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself and be part of a growing organization. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to .

Company: Unum UK