Project Manager

Ardonagh Specialty; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global reinsurance firm is seeking a Project Manager to drive change and transformation within its London office. This strategic role involves supporting the global transformation program and cross-functional projects. Candidates should have experience in business analysis relevant to the reinsurance sector, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. The position offers flexibility, direct exposure to senior leadership, and numerous professional growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Good work-life balance

Competitive salary

Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary

Group Income Protection

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Private Medical Insurance

Group annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in business analysis within a commercial reinsurance context.
• Experience with London Market insurance broking workflows.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and rollout of the global transformation program.
• Lead or assist in cross-functional projects.
• Produce high-quality reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Business analysis

Change & Transformation Experience

Insurance domain knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in Excel

Comfortable across time zones

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

PowerPoint

Visio

ADO

Job description

Project Manager – London / Hybrid

Location: London / Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time – Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch)

At Price Forbes Re, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Price Forbes Re means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What we can offer

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.

Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits)

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

We are seeking a highly capable and driven Project Manager to join our London office. This is a strategic role at the intersection of global transformation delivery and operational enablement, offering exposure to executive-level decision-making and multi-market operations.

You will work closely with:

• Head of Change (based in London)
• Chief Operations Director (based in Bermuda)
• Regional leadership teams in Bermuda, USA, London – and beyond.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, is passionate about change and transformation, and wants to shape the future operating model of a global reinsurance broker.

Key Responsibilities

Change & Transformation

• Support the design and rollout of our global transformation program, including the Target Operating Model & Digital Strategy
• Lead or assist in cross-functional projects, managing timelines, risks, and stakeholder engagement across multiple geographies
• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership and board-level audiences
• Track and manage action items from key meetings, ensuring accountability and timely execution

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Conduct requirements gathering, process mapping, and gap analysis to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions
• Develop and implement SOPs and best practices across global offices
• Evaluate and support new technology implementations that enhance operational efficiency.

Operational Enablement

• Monitor and report on operational performance metrics, driving continuous improvement.

What we are looking for

• We’re seeking a candidate with deep expertise in business analysis within a commercial Reinsurance context, who also brings knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm in other areas, including:
• Business analysis: highly skilled in requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder engagement, and translating business needs into actionable solutions.
• Insurance domain knowledge: experience in London Market insurance (and reinsurance ideally) broking workflows, claims lifecycle, and compliance
• Insurance platforms: OpenTWINS or similar PAS. Whitespace/PPL, a broking or underwriting workbenches; CRMs
• Change & Transformation Experience: Led major system implementations, migrations, and process redesign projects; familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Committed to life‑long learning/CPD – CII Certificate completed or underway
• Comfortable working across multiple geographies and time zones
• Proficiency in the following tools:

Tool Proficiency

Tool: Excel

Level: High

Examples of work: Pivot tables, LOOKUP, Copilot assisted analysis

Tool: PowerBI

Level: Basic

Examples of work: Work with Data Analysts on projects Copilot assisted creation

Tool: Powerpoint

Level: High

Examples of work: Create engaging presentations with transitions and templates

Tool: Visio

Level: Basic

Examples of work: Create systems diagrams

Tool: ADO

Level: Basic

Examples of work: Create backlogs, epics, stories etc.

This is a high-impact role offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the operational and strategic direction of a rapidly growing global business. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values innovation, agility, and excellence. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in operations or broaden your experience in strategic change, this role offers a unique platform for professional growth and development. You do need to be ‘can‑do’ and flexible – we are a nimble Change and Operations team that is supporting a rapidly growing global business.

Think you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.

Interview Process

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Price Forbes Re, and answer any immediate questions.
• If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via Teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future.
• Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.

If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.

We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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