Project Manager

Atlanta Group; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing the delivery of strategic projects while collaborating with both internal teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid background in project management, particularly within Pricing, Data, Software, or Underwriting. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for both personal and professional growth, with benefits including generous annual leave, bonus opportunities, and a commitment to collaborative working.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance industry essential.
• Proven track record of delivering medium to large projects.
• Experience managing third-party stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of Change Projects across the business.
• Ensure effective governance and control of projects.
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Project Management

Risk Management

Planning

Change Control

Benefits Management

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 offices in Manchester, Stoke and Southport will be required, as project demand dictates.

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 Technology 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 Pricing, Data, Software 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 [e-mail] for more information.