Lead Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London Market insurance business is seeking a Lead Project Manager in London. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £125,000, alongside bonuses and benefits. The successful candidate will manage large-scale change programmes and lead project teams, requiring significant London Market experience and strong leadership skills. Join a company focused on substantial transformation and innovation.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Qualifications

• Mandatory London Market insurance experience.
• Proven track record in leading complex change and/or finance transformation programmes.
• Strong leadership skills with hands-on line management experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale change and finance transformation projects from initiation to delivery.
• Provide direct line management and leadership to project managers and analysts.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business units.
• Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and reporting across complex programmes.

Skills

London Market insurance experience

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Change programme delivery

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Lead Project Manager – London Market Insurance | £125,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Location: London (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the office)

We are partnering with a leading London Market insurance business that is looking to hire a Lead Project Manager to drive multiple business-critical transformation initiatives.

This is a permanent opportunity offering up to £125,000 base salary, plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Role:

As Lead Project Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of strategic change programmes across business and finance domains. You’ll manage a team of project professionals and engage senior stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of transformation objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead large-scale change and finance transformation projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Provide direct line management and leadership to project managers and analysts.
• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across business units to align goals and ensure delivery success.
• Manage budgets, timelines, risks, and reporting across complex programmes.

Essential Requirements:

• London Market insurance experience is mandatory – candidates without this experience will not be considered.
• Proven track record in leading complex change and/or finance transformation programmes.
• Strong leadership skills with hands-on line management experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £125,000, plus annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package (pension, private healthcare, etc.).
• Hybrid working environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
• A chance to make a lasting impact within a market-leading organisation.

If you’re a delivery-focused project leader with deep London Market expertise, apply now to join a company investing heavily in transformation and innovation.