Project Manager

Shift Technology; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI insurance platform is seeking a Project Manager to strengthen their presence in the UK market. In this role, you will manage client relationships, oversee project deliveries, and engage diverse stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to leadership. This position offers competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible remote and hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Company equity

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in project management for IT and/or insurance companies.
• Strong initiative and ability to drive work independently.
• Prior start-up experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall delivery of the solution linking technical teams.
• Participate in stages of project selling and defining methodologies.
• Execute on strategic internal projects for company improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in project management for IT and/or insurance companies

Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders

Proven experience collaborating within distributed teams

Leadership and initiative

Managing multiple projects

Native English speaker

Additional language (French, German) is a plus

Education

PM certifications such as CAPM, PMP or Prince2

Job description

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Shift is the leading AI platform for insurance. Shift combines generative, agentic, and predictive AI to transform underwriting, claims, and fraud and risk - driving operational efficiency, exceptional customer experiences and measurable business impact. Trusted by the world's leading insurers, Shift delivers AI when and where it matters most, at scale and with proven results.

Our culture is built on innovation, trust, and a drive to transform the insurance industry through our SaaS platform. We come from more than 50 different countries and cultures and together we are creating the future of insurance.

As part of the Project Management team, you will be the cornerstone of client relationships. As a project manager, you will anticipate risk, communicate with both external and internal parties, develop and manage implementation plans, guide roadmap execution, and assist with identifying client needs.

What You'll Do...

• Work closely with our growing team to help increase our footprint in the UK market.
• Manage overall delivery of the solution by linking Shift Technology’s and clients’ technical teams;
• Participate in stages of project selling (define project methodology and organization, validate client requirements, develop SOW, etc.)
• Play a role in shaping the internal workings of the company by executing on strategic internal projects to help us become more effective as a company.

What You Bring...

Shift’s project management team is filled with top performers who are committed to client service, inspired by challenging projects, and are always on the look-out for new learning opportunities.

• Excellent communicating skills, both oral and written; you know how to make complex things feel simple
• Existing experience (at least 2 years) in project management for IT and/or insurance companies
• Prior start‑up experience is highly valued
• Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders on SaaS product–related topics
• Proven experience collaborating effectively within distributed teams
• Demonstrated self‑starter with the ability to take initiative and drive work independently
• Dynamic, curious and eager to learn, always looking to expand your fields of expertise
• Showing leadership by being proactive and taking ownership of your work; you often come up with new ideas to improve our service quality, and know how to get your teammates behind them
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and simultaneously delivering excellent service to our customers
• Native English speaker, additional language (French, German) is a plus.
• Being certified in PM certifications such as CAPM, PMP or Prince2 is a plus.

Recruitment Process

• Talent Acquisition interview
• Business Case review
• Head of Delivery interview

To support our permanent, full time employees at every stage of their careers and lives, we provide a competitive total rewards and benefits package. Here are the global benefits we’d like to highlight:

• Flexible remote and hybrid working options
• Competitive Salary and a variable component tied to personal and company performance
• Company equity
• Focus Fridays, a half-day each month to focus on learning and personal growth
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 2 MAD Days per year (Make A Difference Days for paid volunteering)

Additional benefits may be offered by country - ask your recruiter for more information. Intern and Apprentice position are eligible for some of these benefits - ask your recruiter for more details.