Workstream Lead

The Role

Responsibilities

• Workstream Leadership: Take ownership of the pensions workstream within the business integration project. Define the workstream's objectives, deliverables, and timeline. Lead and motivate a team of professionals to achieve project milestones and outcomes.
• Integration Planning: Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive integration plan for the pensions domain. Identify dependencies, risks, and critical success factors. Ensure alignment with overall project goals and business strategy.
• Process Analysis and Optimization: Analyze existing pension-related processes, systems, and workflows. Identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and automation. Implement changes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, including pension administrators, HR teams, finance teams, and external vendors. Understand their requirements, concerns, and expectations. Foster effective communication and collaboration to ensure a smooth integration process.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working within the pensions domain. Anticipate and address potential resistance to change. Provide training and support to ensure a successful transition.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and issues specific to the pensions workstream. Implement proactive measures to mitigate potential disruptions to the integration process. Escalate critical issues to project leadership as necessary.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish metrics, KPIs, and performance indicators to track the progress and success of the pensions workstream. Regularly report on workstream status, milestones, and key deliverables to project stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Foster a collaborative work environment and facilitate knowledge sharing within the workstream and across the wider project team. Leverage best practices and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as Business Administration, Finance, or Pensions Management).
• Extensive experience in the pensions domain, with a strong understanding of pension schemes, regulations, and industry dynamics.
• Proven track record in leading workstreams or managing complex projects within a business integration context.
• Solid understanding of pension-related processes, systems, and operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams toward achieving project objectives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on optimizing processes and driving operational efficiency.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Change management expertise, including experience in managing resistance to change and driving adoption of new processes and systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Professional certifications such as PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are advantageous.

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