Project Manager

Harvey Nash; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,995; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialty insurance organisation is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to spearhead critical policy administration and product transformation initiatives across European markets. This long-term contract role focuses on enhancing Policy Administration Systems (PAS) for specialty insurance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years managing complex projects, proven PAS experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers hybrid working with up to 2 days weekly in London, and a rate of £710 per day.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an IT Project Manager delivering complex enterprise systems.
• Proven PAS implementation experience is mandatory.
• Strong change and transformation delivery background.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of enterprise-scale IT and digital transformation projects in specialty insurance.
• Manage risks, issues, scope, and change control processes.
• Engage stakeholders and provide structured progress reporting.

Skills

IT Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodologies

Insurance Domain Knowledge

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager – Specialty Insurance (PAS)

We are working with a leading global specialty insurance organisation to appoint a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical policy administration and product transformation initiatives across European markets.

This is a long-term contract role (12 months) covering a key programme with an established delivery team. The project has been running for several years and is now entering a critical delivery phase.

The Role

You will take ownership of a complex IT transformation programme focused on implementing and enhancing Policy Administration Systems (PAS) for specialty insurance products. You will lead a cross-functional delivery team including Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Test Managers, working closely with business stakeholders and third-party vendors.

This role is best suited to a senior, hands-on delivery Project Manager with strong insurance domain knowledge, particularly in specialty, MGA, or Lloyd’s markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of enterprise-scale IT and digital transformation projects in specialty insurance
• Own project planning, scheduling, resourcing, dependencies, and budget management
• Manage risks, issues, scope, and change control processes
• Engage stakeholders and steering committees; provide structured progress reporting
• Manage third-party vendors and system integrators
• Oversee bespoke software development and system integration in an Agile delivery environment
• Drive benefits realisation and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Handle escalations with senior stakeholders and sponsors
• 5+ years as an IT Project Manager delivering complex enterprise systems
• Recent experience in Insurance (Commercial / Specialty / MGA / Lloyd’s)
• Proven PAS (Policy Administration System) implementation experience – mandatory
• Strong change and transformation delivery background
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working with global teams and matrix organisations
• Deep understanding of MGA and Specialty Insurance operating models
• Experience delivering digital or core platform transformation in commercial insurance
• 10+ years IT/digital project delivery experience
• Rate: £710 per day (inside/outside IR35 TBC depending on setup)
• Duration: 12 months (strong extension potential)
• Start: ASAP / February 2026
• Location: Hybrid – up to 2 days per week in London
• Team: Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Test Manager

Why This Role?

• Long-term programme with strong funding and delivery mandate
• High-visibility project with senior stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to shape core specialty insurance platforms across Europe