Project Manager

Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex change projects. The role is a permanent position offering a salary of up to £70K and hybrid working conditions (2 days on-site at their London office). Candidates must have demonstrable project management experience, strong financial acumen, and excellent communication skills, with a Prince2 or equivalent qualification being essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in delivering projects from inception to closure.
• Experience in the insurance industry, preferably with insolvency/restructuring.
• Ability to manage schedules, milestones, and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex change projects using recognized methodologies.
• Communicate risks to project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multiple external stakeholders for decision making.

Skills

Project delivery methodology

Financial acumen

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

IT skills (Microsoft Suite)

Change management principles

Education

Prince2 or equivalent qualification

Tools

MSP

Job description

Are you a Project Manager with strong experience in complex change projects? If so I have an exciting opportunity for you.

The role is a permanent position with a salary of up to 70K, the role is hybrid with 2x days a week on site a week at their London office.

Please see below requirements

• Demonstrable experience in delivering projects from inception to closure using recognised project delivery methodology.
• Strong financial acumen with an understanding of the insurance industry and preferably insolvency / restructuring principles.
• Experience of working on projects in complex financial services environments where the path to resolution is still evolving.
• Experience of planning and schedule management using MSP, including milestone planning, dependencies, CPA, baselining and change control.
• Experience of working with multiple external stakeholders to empower clear and informed decision making.
• A working knowledge of governance, standards, and controls within project management.
• Experience of risk management with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and communicating these to all project stakeholders, internal and external alike.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior stakeholder level.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of the full Microsoft suite.
• Advanced knowledge of Change & Project Management Principles.
• Prince2 or equivalent qualification