Project Manager

Description

The company's culture is built on merit, rewarding self-starters who focus on doing what is best for customers.

The company operates in the London insurance market, and this is a growing organisation that is changing how it runs its operations. The role sits alongside senior stakeholders, business leaders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• You will own projects from first concept through to delivery, bringing structure and leadership at every stage of the lifecycle.
• Lead end-to-end delivery, from gathering business requirements and planning through implementation to post-delivery review.
• Set project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets and resourcing needs so the work can succeed.
• Build and maintain detailed plans, governance structures and reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate internal teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver efficiently.
• Track progress and proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues and change requests.
• Keep projects aligned with business goals while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Apply project management best practice and tools to track performance, measure results and improve continuously.
• Give senior leadership clear, concise updates and escalate issues where needed.
• Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders, acting as their main contact throughout each project.
• Produce high-quality project documentation and make sure governance standards are followed.
• Work closely with business leaders, IT teams and Central Services on strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Have managed projects in the London Market and/or Lloyd's insurance sector.
• Have a proven record of delivering projects across the full lifecycle, to agreed scope, budget and timelines.
• Bring strong experience in project planning, governance, risk management and reporting.
• Know project management methodologies, frameworks and delivery tools well.
• Solve problems and analyse situations creatively and pragmatically, with sound judgement in decisions.
• Communicate and manage stakeholders confidently at every level of the organisation.
• Influence, motivate and lead cross-functional teams to strong outcomes.
• Stay organised across multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting.
• Work in a professional, proactive and resilient way.
• Travel occasionally to UK sites, mainly in the Southeast, as required.

Conditions

Salary is negotiable, plus benefits.

This is a hybrid role with at least three days per week in the London office. Extra office time in your first three months may help with onboarding, building relationships and learning the business and its systems.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its team and applicants.

Benefits

• Standard benefits such as holiday and a company pension.
• A collaborative, open and honest working environment focused on good results for clients and staff.
• Funding is available for relevant professional qualifications.