Senior Benefits and Pensions Project Manager. £800-£850 per day (inside IR35) Hays are working with a global matrix banking client, who are looking for a senior Benefits and Pensions Project Manager on a 12-month interim basis.Benefits and Pensions Project Manager London Hybrid£800-£850 per day (inside IR35)Immediate startKey responsibilities:Manage end-to-end delivery of benefits and pensions projects, including vendor transitions, plan redesigns, regulatory compliance updates, and system implementations.Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, Compliance) and external partners (consultants, trustees, vendors) to ensure alignment and smooth execution.Ensure all programs meet regulatory requirements across jurisdictions (e.g., FCA, PRA, HMRC, GDPR) and align with internal risk and audit frameworks.Develop and execute change and communication strategies to support employee understanding and engagement with benefits and pensions changes.Oversee data integrity, analytics, and reporting related to pensions and benefits, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights.Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance employee experience, and drive cost efficiencies.Qualifications and ExperienceProven experience managing complex benefits and pensions projects within a large, regulated financial institution.Strong knowledge of UK pensions legislation (DB and DC schemes), auto-enrolment, and international benefits frameworks.Experience working in a matrixed,