IT-Project Manager (m/f/d)*

Munich Re; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career mobility

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

Job summary

Munich Re Group is seeking a Project Manager within the Re Insurance Life and Health Tower to drive delivery of digital transformation projects across global units. You will manage agile initiatives, coordinate with multiple IT and business stakeholders, and ensure compliance, security, and cost control.

The role requires extensive experience in project management within the (re-)insurance sector, English fluency, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in Mathematics or Information Technology, or an equivalent academic qualification.
• Good knowledge of IT and software development processes gained through project management roles.
• Several years of experience as a project manager in a multi-project environment.
• Independent working style, responsibility, and interest in technology topics.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to present complex situations clearly.
• Experience in (re-)insurance industry including underwriting or claims systems.
• Experience with AI technology in the SDLC and in project management.
• Knowledge of MR IT development standards and patterns.
• Experience leading a distributed team and strong facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with stakeholders; willingness to travel.
• Fluent business English.

Responsibilities

• Driving the development of digital business opportunities and solutions with business stakeholders.
• Identifying and shaping complex ideas across projects and domains where technology offers a transformative approach.
• Setting up, planning and managing IT projects with clients and stakeholders following MR standards.
• Managing and implementing requirements in an agile project setup.
• Analyzing and supporting non-functional requirements like compliance, IT security, resilience and operations.
• Overtaking responsibility for external providers per contract.
• Handling and monitoring project communication and stakeholder management.
• Managing cost estimates and compliance gates.
• Responsible for project budget and cost management.

Skills

Project management

Requirements engineering

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Leadership

Travel willingness

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree (Math or IT)

Job description

This role will be part of the Re Insurance Life and Health Tower for Group Technology, responsible for driving project delivery, product management, and digital transformation across the RI Life and Health business units globally. The Tower ensures business needs are met while maintaining the stability, compliance, and security of applications, and supports data-driven, automation, and digital initiatives. By leveraging technologies like data analytics and AI, the Tower develops innovative solutions for both client-facing and internal operations across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

As a part of the Reinsurance Life and Health Tower you are responsible for RI Life and Health Solution Delivery. We drive the transformation of project delivery and product management for RI Life and Health business units across North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
In the data and digital section, we are responsible for data-driven, automation, and digital initiatives in the Reinsurance Life and Health businesses. By leveraging innovative technologies such as data analytics and AI, we develop and support solutions for both client-facing and internal operations.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of a diverse range of digital transformation projects in Life and Health. This position is a part of a cross-functional digital product team.

Your Job

• Driving the development of digital business opportunities and solutions together with the business stakeholders.
• Creating, identifying and shaping complex business ideas across single projects and business domains where technology can provide a new, transformative approach to an existing business problem.
• Setting up, planning and managing IT projects in cooperation with various other IT units the clients and stakeholders, following the established MR standards.
• Managing and being responsible for the implementation of requirements in an agile project setup.
• Analysing and supporting the implementation of non-functional requirements like compliance, IT security, resilience and operations.
• Overtaking responsibility for external providers in accordance with contractual agreements.
• Handling and monitoring of project communication and stakeholder management.
• Managing and being responsible for cost estimates and compliance gates.
• Responsible for project budget and cost management.

Your Profile

• University degree, preferably in Mathematics or Information Technology, or an equivalent academic qualification.
• Good knowledge of IT acquired in various positions (project management, requirements engineering, consulting, etc.) and therefore an in-depth knowledge of the processes in software development.
• Several years of experience as a project manager in a multi-project environment.
• Independent way of working, sense of responsibility, and interest in technology-related topics.
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills allied to the ability to present complex situations in a clear and understandable way.
• Several years of experience in the (re-)insurance industry including underwriting or claims systems.
• Good knowledge of and experience with using AI technology in the SDLC and in project management.
• Good knowledge of MR IT development standards and patterns.
• Experience in leading a distributed team.
• Distinct facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with all stakeholders, peers and team members.
• Willingness to travel.
• Fluent command of business English.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft

Timo Wacke
Talent Acquisition Partner