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Senior Project Manager

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Job Introduction

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of more than 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.

As a Senior Project Manager you will manage the successful delivery of value-add IT and business projects within the Digital and Change portfolio. The role holder is expected to manage multiple concurrent projects in a matrix environment and lead a team of Project Managers.

Role Responsibility

  • Responsible for managing the end to end delivery of strategic projects allocated within MPS as per the change portfolio
  • Leads a team of Project Managers providing support and guidance when required
  • Builds productive relationships across the organisation, identifying and developing engagement opportunities with key stakeholders
  • Uses leadership, organisation, problem-solving, motivational skills and experience to ensure that projects are delivered on time, and that they meet expectations
  • Contributes to performance standards and measures with metrics to ensure that standards are being applied consistently and any gaps are identified for performance improvement
  • Develops and encourages continuous learning within the team (direct and indirect team members
  • Manages the Strategic Project(s) budget and undertakes project risk management,  ensuring updates are regularly provided on project delivery status
  • Undertaking other duties and tasks that from time to time may be allocated to the jobholder that are appropriate to the grade or role
  • Complying with applicable professional ethical guidance and all relevant internal rules, policy and procedures, including those relating to Health and Safety, Data Protection, IT Security and all those contained within the issued Staff Handbook
  • Working as part of a team, contributing to achieving team targets

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experience in at least one Agile Methodology (preferably Scrum)
  • Previous experience working as Senior Project Manager
  • Familiarity with structured programme and project management approaches (preferably PRINCE2)
  • Strong track record of successful full-lifecycle project delivery
  • Extensive experience of working in relationship based environments
  • Experience of delivering projects in a matrix type structure
  • Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
  • Experience of managing multi-disciplined teams

Package Description

  • Car allowance of £2335
  • 12% company pension contribution (3% from the individual)
  • Annual bonus scheme up to 15% (for permanent roles)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Health Care Cash Plan
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

About the Company

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of more than 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.


We strive to be much more than a last line of defence by being at our members’ side at every step, offering support, advice and world-class defence. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.


We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.

Medical Protection Society

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