Hybrid Project Manager – Change, IT

at Bupa

• Job title: Project Manager – Change, IT
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Brighton, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Manager leading strategic transformations and IT projects at Bupa. Managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring project delivery aligns with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and co-ordinate individual deliveries within the Transformation and Change Portfolio
• Deliver assigned initiatives on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards, establishing effective controls to monitor progress and outcomes
• Identify and manage internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships across the initiative/s
• Oversee costs, including business, IT, hardware, software, and third-party expenses
• Develop and maintain integrated plans for delivery, quality, and risk, ensuring clear control of scope, dependencies, and value-driven outcomes
• Provide accurate financial forecasts and regular reporting to stakeholders
• Promote transparency across delivery teams
• Coordinate with other Bupa Global teams to optimise resource use within scope and budget
• Own and communicate the delivery plan, ensuring timely, standardised data supports governance and portfolio insight
• Build trusted relationships with sponsors and governance bodies
• Ensure compliance with Bupa Global standards and methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of project management processes, tools and techniques, ideally applied within a regulated environment.
• Proven track record of project management, particularly in the application of change and tech/IT projects.
• Proficient in change management, implementing business change into a complex regulatory environment.
• Demonstrable proficiency in leading and motivating teams in a complex organisation.
• Proficient at cost management, including production of business proposals and managing significant budgets.
• The ability to develop, maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
• Various other benefits and online discounts