About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. The PRI is truly independent. It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks but does not operate for its own profit; it engages with global policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.

Working at the PRI provides an opportunity to engage with highly motivated, culturally diverse professionals on a wide range of cutting edge issues, such as income inequality through the lens of sustainable finance. The PRI provides scope for development at all levels with opportunities for project leadership and management working alongside some of the most influential signatories and leaders across financial markets and economies.  In combination with a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and flexible working policies, PRI is a highly engaging place to work on truly transformative issues.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced technical project manager for a key role in running the reporting & assessment platforms program of work, with focus on a critical delivery for 2023. You will have to be confident to challenge and work with ambiguity and bring colleagues together in understanding good project management practices.

You will work closely with the IT Software and Applications Manager and will partner extensively with the Reporting and Assessment Product Owners, Workstream Leads, Leadership Group, PRI IT and external partners.

The work will be based primarily in London (currently with flexible working), but the successful candidate will need to work and accommodate our international colleagues and partners.

Core Responsibilities:

■ Act as the lead project manager for the Reporting and Assessment platform delivery, across multiple workstreams.

■ Refine and manage an already started project.

■ Proactively identify, assess and manage risks, issues and dependencies ensuring any required escalations are timely and informed.

■ Partnership with the relevant external IT service providers.

■ Ensure quality and timeliness of program completeness.

■ Establish strong communication with all stakeholders in driving delivery of the program.

■ Support the development of an Agile and Lean way of working.

■ Provide coaching and mentoring to more junior members of the team, including sharing project management, technical knowledge and expertise where appropriate.

■ Support the Chief Technology Officer in delivering against the team’s business plan and budget

■ Provide regular reporting to the Chief Technology Officer as required

Core Competencies:

PRI expects roles at a ‘Senior Specialist level’ within the organisation to demonstrate skills across the following core competencies:

Analytical

• Looks for opportunities to add value by sharing specialist knowledge and insights

• Broadens the view to consider all possible options even if they initially seem unlikely solutions

• Can effectively capture and structure ill-defined or vague problems and is comfortable handling uncertainty (in own work and that of team members)

• Considers examples outside of the PRI in offering alternative solutions or guidance

Business Awareness

• Demonstrates an understanding of the business, including its finances, mission and its culture

• Identifies and utilises key relationships (both internal and external) for successful execution of project or piece of work

• Knows when and how to challenge senior managers

• Applies industry knowledge and understanding of external influences, coupled with an appreciation of PRI mission and strategy to inform decisions

Collaborative

• Demonstrates ability to build good working relationships at all levels

• Drives collaboration within projects or work programmes to deliver high quality outputs

• Aligns expectations with senior managers to reach agreement

• Promotes knowledge sharing across the organisation

• Flexes style and approach based on colleagues’ level of understanding and preferences

Communicative

• Independently delivers well-structured, logical outputs that deliver maximum impact with minimum editing

• Presents advice or recommendations within the context of the recipient’s area of focus to gain buy-in

• Improves the knowledge of senior managers by making complex specialist principles easy to understand

• Appreciates the impact of their communication on others, modifying behaviour and communication style to work in different situations

Developmental

• Shares specialist knowledge openly with others, creating opportunities for others to learn, grow and succeed

• Builds an environment within the PRI which values forward thinking, creative solutions and innovation

• Is active in specialist networks as a means of furthering own knowledge and applying at the PRI

• Uses good questioning skills in a way that causes others to think about their approach

Structured

• Prioritises where contributes own time based on the value it would deliver

• Uses project management and oversight of individual work processes to improve organisational performance

• Continuously monitors external developments to incorporate into own work activities

• Translates project objectives into own work plans

Technical Competencies & Experience:

■ Proven background in delivering technology projects to specification, on time and within budget through the full project life cycle.

■ Extensive experience in delivering data driven technical projects.

■ Experience working with ITIL framework.

■ Ability to apply the appropriate level of controls, standards, working practices, and methodologies

■ Ensure the program governance, standards and best practices are followed

■ Planned and organized multiple projects across multiple workstreams from initiation to go live.

■ Proficient with Agile Project Management Tools (JIRA, Monday.com, Asana)

■ Solid understanding of IT software and infrastructure.

■ Demonstrate both traditional and agile project management skills.

■ Self-starter and ability to learn quickly

■ Advanced analytical skills, problem solving, good critical thinking and decision-making skills.

■ Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Project), as well as an understanding of digital technologies including Web, Cloud and Data

■ PMP certification preferred, but not required.

■ Salesforce experience desirable.

■ Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills

■ A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others, the ability to foster an inclusive working environment

■ As this is a global role, operating in different time zones will be required

■ Language skills, other than English, are desirable

■ You must have the right to work in the UK

We particularly welcome candidates from currently under-represented groups, including black, Asian, and other ethnic minorities, those with a physical or mental disability, LGBTQ+ and those who are neurodivergent.