Oliver Wyman - Project Manager

Marsh; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is expanding its DNA project management team in the UK. The role focuses on orchestrating delivery of technology, data, quantitative and AI-enabled programmes for clients, with travel to engage diverse teams and stakeholders.

You will work in a fast-paced consulting environment, coaching teams and guiding projects from inception through delivery, with clear path to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex technology, data, quantitative and AI-enabled transformation programmes.
• Strong ability to plan, govern, and manage risk, dependencies and finances in client projects.
• A track record of coaching teams and building high-performing delivery ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and orchestrate delivery of multi-disciplinary technology, data, quantitative and AI-enabled programmes for clients.
• Provide governance, planning, risk management and financial oversight across workstreams in collaboration with client teams.
• Turn complexity into actionable guidance and drive clear outcomes for stakeholders.
• Coach Oliver Wyman and client teams to develop capabilities and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

PMO tools

Job description

Company: Oliver Wyman

Description:

Who We Are

Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.

Clients approach us with their most significant challenges, and we assemble teams of experts to address each facet of these complex issues. Together, we create breakthroughs that lead to remarkable impact.

Within Oliver Wyman, the Data and Analytics (DNA) division was established in 2017. We are a dynamic and rapidly growing team of around 250 quants, data engineers, data scientists, software engineers, AI specialists and project managers, working closely with over 5,000 colleagues across the firm to cover a global footprint, supporting clients across multiple industries including, but not limited to, Financial Services, Climate & Sustainability, Energy, Retail, and Transportation.

We are growing our project management team, and this role is central to that growth.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and collaborative teams to drive innovation. Our team comes from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we embrace the unique skills and insights they bring to our work.

At Oliver Wyman and within DNA, we are proud of the values we uphold that guide us every day in how we work and collaborate. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Why Join us?

Expect a steep learning curve, as no two projects are ever the same. You'll have the opportunity to travel internationally, gaining invaluable experiences and insights across different cultures and, with access to the latest technologies, you'll constantly expand your toolkit with each new endeavour.

You won't be alone on this journey; colleagues across the firm will guide and coach you throughout your career. You'll have a dedicated buddy, a career adviser, and a talent manager to help you navigate your professional path. Progression here is not about time served or project size; it is earned through consistently demonstrating greater judgement, leadership, influence and impact.

This role will empower you to embrace your curiosity and step out of your comfort zone. You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented and supportive colleagues who measure success by the lasting impact we create together. If you're excited by challenges and eager to make a meaningful impact, we look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Role Overview

These positions offer excellent career and growth opportunities for talented, highly motivated professionals with a passion for delivering complex technology, data, quantitative and AI-enabled work. We look for people who are flexible and who know the content and industry well enough to earn real credibility, leading delivery with fluency in the technical substance of the work rather than managing it from a distance. We call this content-fluent project management: the role is an orchestrator of delivery, not an administrator of it.

Above all, we look for people who create and maintain the conditions for excellent teams to deliver exceptional outcomes with our clients.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, with a clear career path through to Managing Director or Partner and potentially a steeper trajectory than in similar firms. These roles sit at Levels 3 to 5 of the Oliver Wyman competency model: Associate Team Leader (Level 3), Team Leader (Level 4) and Director (Level 5). Directors can pursue promotion to Managing Director or Partner

Key Responsibilities

• Associate Team Leaders and Team Leaders would typically work on one project at a time, while a Director would typically work on two smaller assignments or one large, more complex one
• Leading complex technology, data, quantitative and AI-enabled transformation programmes, running a workstream within one, or providing PMO support, depending on seniority: planning, governance, risk, dependencies and financials, working hand in hand with client teams throughout, who are core partners in delivery rather than an external stakeholder group
• Making things simple: turning complexity into something the team, Partners and clients can act on with confidence, not just a longer status update
• Creating the conditions for exceptional teams, spanning consulting, engineering, data and client colleagues, to do their best work: coaching alongside doing, with fast, frequent feedback, not managing through a tracking tool
• Building trust across the whole delivery ecosystem: client sponsors, Partners and engagement leaders, and using that network to bring technical, commercial and senior-level steer to projects
• Coaching Oliver Wyman and client team members to develop their skills, and contributing to DNA's growing project management community and discipline

Skills and Expertise

Fluency in the con