Lead Project Manager - PMO & Delivery Excellence

Howden; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm in the City of London seeks a Project Management Team Leader to oversee project delivery. You will lead a team of project managers, ensure alignment with business objectives, and drive operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in project management methodologies. This role emphasizes teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, offering a fixed-term contract.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in a leadership role desirable.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers.
• Oversee the team's portfolio of projects.
• Manage risks and issues across projects.
• Engage stakeholders and maintain relationships.

Skills

Project management tools and methodologies

Agile and Scrum

Leadership and team management

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Resource management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related fields

PMP or equivalent certifications

Agile certifications

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

Jira

Trello

Job description

A leading global insurance firm in the City of London seeks a Project Management Team Leader to oversee project delivery. You will lead a team of project managers, ensure alignment with business objectives, and drive operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in project management, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in project management methodologies. This role emphasizes teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, offering a fixed-term contract.