Insurance IT Project Lead - 6-Month Contract

IDEX Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading registered Lloyd's insurance broker is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new insurance system while decommissioning the legacy system. This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract offering a salary of up to £90,000 per year plus a benefits package. Key responsibilities include managing the project lifecycle, developing detailed plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering stakeholder communication. Candidates should have insurance industry experience and relevant project management certifications.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as an IT Project Manager within the Insurance market.
• Strong knowledge of technical product management.
• Experience of taking complex projects live.
• Experience in leading projects through testing phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans and budgets.
• Monitor project performance and report on progress.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and market standards.
• Conduct post-project evaluations for improvements.

Skills

Understanding of insurance operations

Project management methodologies (Agile/Scrum, PRINCE2, PMP)

Project management software (Clarity, Jira)

Financial management skills

Strong influencing and collaboration skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Meeting organization skills

Ability to manage multiple workstreams

Education

Certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM

PROSCI or similar Change Management certification

Tools

Clarity

Jira

Job description

A leading registered Lloyd's insurance broker is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of a new insurance system while decommissioning the legacy system. This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract offering a salary of up to £90,000 per year plus a benefits package. Key responsibilities include managing the project lifecycle, developing detailed plans, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering stakeholder communication. Candidates should have insurance industry experience and relevant project management certifications.