Project Manager

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Project Manager on a full-time fixed-term contract in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years of experience in insurance or reinsurance, particularly in commercial or travel insurance. You will be responsible for leading the integration of strategic projects, developing detailed plans, and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle. This role requires excellent stakeholder management and team collaboration skills, within a supportive company culture emphasizing customer focus and performance.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in Insurance / Reinsurance, preferably in Commercial Insurance or Travel Insurance.
• Proven experience in delivering transformation or change initiatives.
• Experience in process mapping and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a strategic integration project.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Proactively manage dependencies and mitigate risks.

Skills

Strong understanding of insurance business processes

Excellent stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Lean tools

Visio or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager

Job Summary

Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk. With around 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 215 countries and territories, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers, and employees. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions, and advisory services.

We are looking for a Project Manager (12-mos. Fixed Term Contract) to support the delivery of a strategic integration project within our reinsurance business. unit.

Job Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a strategic integration project throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to successful implementation.
• Adapt to and apply different delivery approaches and perform, with appropriate support, project management processes to intiate, plan, execute, monitor and control a project in accordance with Zurich frameworks and policies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with approved scope, timelines and budget.
• Proactively manage dependencies and mitigate risks, addressing issues before they impact delivery.
• Monitor progress against KPIs and ensure governance standards are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Business Accountabilities

• Translates strategy into action, assesses work, delegates, empowers and takes accountability for the successful implementation of project.
• Balance the competing constraints of a project, conduct risk management planning and analysis to control likelihood of impact
• Facilitate effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to corporate values, take action to improve performance on the job.

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 7-8 years of experience in Insurance / Reinsurance (Commercial Insurance and/or Travel Insurance preferred)
• Proven experience in delivering transformation or change initiatives
• Strong understanding of insurance business processes, including Operations, Finance Operations, Underwriting, Legal & Compliance
• Experience in process mapping and optimisation: Lean tools, Visio or equivalent
• Knowledge of Project Management Framework and best practices: project planning and governance, KPI tracking, risk assessment
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and team collaboration skills

Collaborate Together

Puts Customers First

Make it Happen

Performance

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet .

• Location(s): ZIC DIFC, AE - Dubai
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) - Full Time