Project Manager

Thinkways Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Project Manager to drive Change Projects in the insurance sector. This hybrid role involves leading medium to large projects, engaging stakeholders, and utilizing both waterfall and agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have a formal project management qualification and experience in the insurance industry. Benefit from 25 days annual leave and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly bonus opportunity

Life Assurance 2x annual salary

Collaborative working environment

Hybrid working

Modern offices

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in Technology, Pricing, or Underwriting.
• Experience managing third parties.
• Experience in project management processes including planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Change Projects across the business.
• Manage project processes and controls throughout their lifecycle.
• Engage and collaborate with business areas for project delivery.

Skills

Experience in the insurance industry

Experience in project management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Formal project management qualification

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager, who has experience working within the insurance industry, to join our team! This is a hybrid role where occasional travel to our office in Peterborough is required.

About The Role

Our Project Managers lead the delivery of Change Projects across the Markerstudy Distribution Group. In a key role for us within the team, you will be responsible for driving a number of projects in the business, that vary in scale, complexity and budget. You will work alongside colleagues within our Pricing, Data and Underwriting function, as well as within the wider business, to support the end-to-end delivery of strategically aligned projects, utilising both waterfall and agile methodologies.

How will you do this?

Joining our growing Change Directorate, you will use your experience in project management to deliver change at pace, whilst demonstrating innovative and efficient ways of working. You will ensure the safe delivery of change through engagement and collaboration with impacted business areas. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, and a natural relationship builder who knows how to engage and influence effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to support effective project delivery.

Putting your project management experience to use, you will manage and execute a number of project processes and controls to ensure the effective governance and control of projects throughout their lifecycle. This includes finance and resourcing, planning, risk management, scope control, as well as benefits management and reporting. With a detail-oriented approach, you are able to report on complex project data in a simplified way for different audiences.

Constantly curious, you are always learning about industry best practice, whilst helping to encourage a highly collaborative, engaging and inclusive culture within the team.

This is a real opportunity to make this role your own in a company that is continually growing.

Essential Skills/Experience Required

• Experience working within the insurance industry.
• Experience delivering projects within either Technology, Pricing or Underwriting.
• Experienced in leading medium to large projects.
• Experience managing third parties.
• Experience in industry standard project management processes and controls – financial control, resource management, risk & issue management, planning, change control, benefits management, reporting.
• Formal project management qualification.
  
  

Benefits

• Starting with 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Opportunity for a yearly bonus
• Life Assurance 2x annual salary
• Collaborative, fast paced working environment
• Hybrid Working
• Modern, vibrant offices
  
  

If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV or email for more information.

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