IT Project Manager

Financecolombia; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading insurance firm in Barcelona seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee digital initiatives within its Technology Delivery Center. You will manage project planning, delivery, and stakeholder communication, ensuring timely and quality outcomes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project management and is familiar with digital environments. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Flexible working model

Home office setup allowance

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management roles within the digital or technology sector.
• Strong expertise in project management tools and methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage medium-scale, complex projects with multiple workstreams.

Responsabilidades

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Oversee end-to-end process of developing and delivering digital products.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Educación

Project Management certifications (PMP, Scrum)

Herramientas

Project management tools

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We Are Waiting for You. Hi there! I am Laura, the recruiter for this position. Nice to meet you! First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at Zurich Technology Delivery Center: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can't wait to share this exciting journey with you at Zurich!

Who Are We?

You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to our Technology Delivery Center (TDC). Established in Barcelona in 2006, the TDC operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting‑edge technological solutions and support to Zurich’s local and global business units. We specialize in software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure, and our primary mission is to support Zurich’s strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions.

What Can You Expect?

• Project Planning and Monitoring: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Coordinate tasks and monitor execution to ensure initiatives meet their objectives and deadlines.
• Project Oversight and Delivery: Oversee the end‑to‑end process of developing and delivering digital products, ensuring they meet market needs and quality standards. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Manage project dependencies, risks, and issues.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of objectives, progress, risks, and opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with a large, globally spread network of local business units and group stakeholders. Prepare project communications for senior management, including progress reports, escalations, and decision points.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Identify and manage risks associated with project activities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize project impact.
• Budget Management: Manage and monitor project budgets to ensure efficient use of resources and financial alignment with project goals. Prepare business case documentation, including initiative costs, benefits quantification, and ROI analysis.
• Change Management: Oversee and manage the portfolio‑level change management process to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new products, processes, and technologies. Develop change management plans and strategies to support project implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaboration and Cross‑Functional Integration: Ensure effective project governance to streamline decision‑making in a complex stakeholder environment. Collaborate with the Product Management & Analysis Lead, Solution Architect, and Development Lead to define and implement the target technical delivery landscape.
• Performance Measurement and Reporting: Define and track Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) to drive decision‑making and continuous improvement. Monitor benefits realization and support the Business Sponsor in refining the investment and delivery roadmap accordingly.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management roles within the digital or technology sector, preferably within the insurance or financial industries.
• Strong expertise in project management tools, methodologies, and best practices, with relevant certifications valued (e.g., PMP, Scrum).
• Proven ability to manage medium‑scale, complex projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Experience in preparing quantitative business cases and managing project budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop cross‑functional teams to achieve high performance.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proactive and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to work within ambiguous scenarios and focus on final outcomes.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and digital product management practices.
• Ability to excel in a matrix environment, managing program delivery on a virtual basis.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential; additional languages are a plus.
• Project Management certificates that are nice to have (e.g., PMP, Scrum).

What Success Looks Like…

Successful delivery of high‑profile digital initiatives on time, within scope, and on budget. Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and support for project goals. Efficient risk management and compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies. Continuous improvement in project management practices and successful benefits realization.

What Makes Us Special?

• A competitive salary and yearly bonus.
• A flexible working model to support work‑life balance.
• Option to work abroad up to 25 days yearly.
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home‑office allowance.
• Wide range of internal and external training, including English, German, and Spanish classes.
• Ticket restaurant and health insurance with flexibility to exchange for other benefits.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Collective life and retirement plan.
• 2000 referral bonus for bringing talented people to the company.
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus exclusive employees discounts.
• Functional diversity benefits and stock options.
• Mortgage benefits.

Where Are We Located?

Barcelona, Poblenou – Li‑hybrid. Remote working: hybrid. Schedule: full time.

Can you see yourself in this role?

Don’t wait any longer! Apply by sending your CV in English. If not, no worries! We’ll meet again in the future. Feel free to share my contact details with anyone you think would be a great fit.

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best‑qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

About LiveWell

LiveWell is part of Zurich Insurance Group and was founded in 2020 to bring together Zurich's existing health and wellbeing initiatives to expand not only our health services, but also to offer these solutions into new markets. LiveWell belongs to the Global Business Platforms unit, which focuses on digital services and solutions. With a strong passion for health‑related topics, we have the objective of truly empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing by providing them with a personalized and unique holistic health proposition irrespective of where they are in their health journey.