Lead Project Manager

Oliver James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance organization is seeking a Lead Project Manager to drive strategic change across their international operations. In this impactful role, you'll lead a team of experienced Project Managers and ensure the successful delivery of complex change initiatives. With over a decade in project delivery required, particularly in insurance, you will work closely with senior stakeholders and embed best-in-class project delivery standards within a culture that values agility and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent package

Bonus

Market-leading benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in project delivery within Insurance/Reinsurance.
• Proven track record of managing complex change initiatives.
• Previous experience line managing a team of Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of international Project Managers.
• Provide project assurance and governance oversight at the enterprise level.
• Drive the successful delivery of complex change programmes.

Skills

Leadership of cross-functional delivery teams

Project and Agile certifications

Stakeholder engagement

Project governance and assurance

Job description

Lead Project Manager - Strategic Change | Insurance Sector

Insurance Client | London / Hybrid - 2 days | Excellent Package + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a proven project leader ready to shape and drive strategic change across a global insurance organisation?

Our client - a highly respected and well-capitalised international insurance group - is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee business-critical transformation initiatives, manage a team of experienced Project Managers, and embed best-in-class project delivery standards.

In this high-impact role, you will :

• Lead and mentor a team of international Project Managers
• Provide project assurance and governance oversight at the enterprise level
• Drive the successful delivery of complex change programmes across business and IT
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Group and Executive leaders
• Collaborate with a strong Business Analysis and PMO function to embed best practices

Key experience required :

• 10+ years in project delivery within Insurance / Reinsurance (Lloyd's market understanding ideal)
• Strong leadership of cross-functional delivery teams
• Previous experience line managing a team of Project Managers
• Proven track record of managing complex change initiatives
• Deep knowledge of project governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement
• Project and Agile certifications preferred

You'll join a forward-thinking business recognised for its agility, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to employee wellbeing - including a market-leading benefits package and a focus on diversity and inclusion.