IT Project Manager - Inside IR35 - GPAS

Oliver James Associates Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance organisation as an Integrations Project Manager to support a high-impact transformation programme. Based in Birmingham with a flexible working model, you'll lead integration efforts, manage stakeholders, and ensure alignment across technical workstreams. Ideal for a proactive leader with a strong insurance technology background.

Qualifications

• Strong background in insurance technology, ideally London Market.
• Deep understanding of Guidewire and integration patterns.
• Technical Project Manager experience in transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration delivery across multiple technical workstreams.
• Coordinate with internal platforms and third-party systems.
• Drive issue resolution through collaborative efforts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

Integrations Project Manager - Insurance Transformation

Location: Birmingham-based with expensed travel to London (1 day onsite per week)
Rate: £700/day
Contract: Inside IR35
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial term to year-end, with potential extension

Join a High-Impact Insurance Transformation Programme

Our client, a leading organisation in the London Market insurance space, is delivering a major technology transformation and is looking for an experienced Integrations Project Manager to support a business-critical Guidewire programme.

This is a highly visible role within a complex, fast-paced environment - ideal for a delivery leader who can bring structure and energy to multi-stream integration efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate integration delivery across 7-8 concurrent technical workstreams

• Act as the critical link between internal platforms, third-party systems, and architectural teams

• Support large-scale initiatives including data migration, platform consolidation, and improved documentation workflows

• Drive rapid issue resolution through structured war room collaboration

• Ensure consistency and alignment of integration design across interconnected programmes

What You'll Bring

• Strong background in insurance technology, ideally London Market

• Deep understanding of Guidewire, Policy Administration Systems (PAS), and integration patterns

• Hands-on experience as a technical Project Manager in large-scale transformation programmes

• Agile delivery experience and ability to work across multiple high-pressure streams

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Self-starter mindset - proactive, accountable, and outcome-focused

Working Arrangement

• Based in or near Birmingham

• One day per week onsite in London (typically Mondays) - travel expenses fully covered

• Flexible working from home model for the remainder of the week

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-profile programme with a forward-thinking insurer and play a pivotal role in delivering technology that is reshaping the London Market.

Apply now to find out more and arrange a confidential discussion. Send your CV to [e-mail] with the subject heading "IT Project Manager - Apply"