Overview

In this role you will drive a programme of platform improvements to support Mercer’s Direct Investment Unit onboarding and growth. You will partner with Investments, Operations, Engineering and third-party partners to deliver a clear, milestone-driven implementation plan that reduces risk and scales the platform. You will manage testing, documentation and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely production-ready releases. This hybrid London role offers meaningful work shaping asset-onboarding and change initiatives within a global real estate context.

Pay / Benefits

hybrid work model
professional development opportunities
inclusive culture
collaborative environment
career growth opportunities
well-being benefits

Responsibilities

Define tasks and milestones for platform improvements and ensure successful execution
Direct Business Analysts to document requirements aligned with stakeholder expectations in Investments and Operations
Engage specialist stakeholders (Operational Risk, Data, Architecture, etc.) at appropriate stages
Oversee testing and documentation of improvements before production rollout
Escalate issues and risks with recommendations for mitigation
Analyze impact of new requests on existing work and prioritise accordingly
Contribute to ongoing development and enhancement of the Change Management function within the DIU

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum 3 years’ experience in asset management-based project management
Proven track record delivering change/transformation projects using Agile, Scrum, or Kanban
Proficiency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Jira/Confluence
Competence in project planning software
Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to self-manage in a dynamic environment

Proactive and self-motivated approach
Attention to detail and quality delivery
Strong written and verbal communication
Jira/Confluence
Outlook
PowerPoint

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