Senior Project Manager

Munich Re; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their London team. This role involves leading high-impact projects focused on cyber security and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in IT and cyber security, with a strong background in project management and a proven track record of delivering measurable value. In this dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with diverse teams and engage with senior leadership, driving transformation and ensuring successful project execution. If you're a self-motivated leader with a passion for innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT areas with a focus on project management.
• Proven ability to manage scope, quality, costs, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex high-impact cases focused on cyber threat protection.
• Manage project execution and stakeholder communications.

Skills

IT/Cyber Security

Project Management

Transformation Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

IT Strategy

Tools

Clarity

SAP

Job description

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinnedby an effective and adaptablestrategy,superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environmentto achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

Please see our website for more information.

Senior Project Manager

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Section

Company

Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets

Location

London , United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

• Running complex high impact cases aligned to ITRS strategy with focus on cyber threat protection/ risk remediation as well as ITRS operation model optimization (continuous improvement activities)
• Taking over responsibility for initiating, planning, leading/managing and influencing major elements of the ITRS strategy execution (direct & virtual tech & non-tech projects) in a global complex environment
• Analysing case problem statements and driving solution design by virtually leading group of subject matter experts and overseeing delivery teams required for cases of concern
• Taking ownership for case value realisation and to meet quality, time & budget objectives
• Owning case-related governance (SteerCo, manage prioritization, roadmaps, decision making)
• Owning case-related comms and relationship mgmt. (to SMEs and to senior leadership levels)
• Partnering with Global Program Office functions to connect dots between cases and strategy
• Coordinating with relevant change execution and oversight partners (e.g., 2nd line of defense)
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• Greater than 8+ years’ professional experience in a variety of IT areas (including IT/Cyber Security, (IT/Cyber) strategy, rollout, remediation, organisation change) with focus on transformation, program and project mgmt. and managing diverging interests, preferred min. 6+ years in IT Security
• Insurance & Financial Services industry know how, ideally with international experience
• Established track record of successful implementations that delivered measurable value
• Proven ability to rigorously manage scope, quality, costs, risk & time + lead virtual teams
• Proven knowledge of project mgmt. processes and tools, ideally including clarity and SAP
• Confidence to engage diverse levels of seniority, highly self-motivated, driving, flexible
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!