Project Manager - Asset Management

About the role

Mercer is recruiting a Project Manager to support a programme of ongoing improvements to its operating platform. The role focuses initially on improvements that help onboard additional assets for the Mercer Direct Investment Unit (DIU) and on changes that improve scalability and reduce operational risk. It is a hybrid role based in the London office, three days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Define tasks and milestones for implementing platform improvements and ensure their successful execution.
• Direct Business Analysts to document requirements aligned with stakeholder expectations in Investments and Operations.
• Engage specialist stakeholders such as Operational Risk, Data and Architecture at the right stages.
• Oversee thorough testing and documentation of improvements before production rollout.
• Escalate issues and risks with recommendations for management or mitigation.
• Analyse the impact of new requests on existing work and prioritise accordingly.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Change Management function within the DIU.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an asset management-based project management role.
• Proven track record delivering change or transformation projects using Agile, Scrum or Kanban.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills, able to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to self-manage in a dynamic environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams and Jira/Confluence.
• Competence in project planning software.
• Preferred: Project Management certification (e.g. Prince2, Scrum, Lean Six Sigma).

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leadership.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture and a wide range of career opportunities.
• Benefits and rewards designed to enhance well-being.