Project Manager - 10 Month FTC (Insurance experience required)

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance organization in the Oxford district is looking for an experienced Project Manager for a 10-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on managing significant business transformation initiatives, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in project delivery within the insurance sector, with strong skills in governance and resource management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management within insurance.
• Proven record in managing complex business transformations.
• Strong governance and planning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery and stakeholder relationships.
• Track project progress and maintain core documentation.
• Champion governance and lead project meetings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Governance

Resource management

Communication

Education

5+ years in change and delivery roles

Experience in insurance sector

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Project Manager - 10 Month FTC (Insurance experience required), Oxford district

Location: Oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Project Manager – Business Transformation - 10 Month FTC

We are working with a leading specialty insurance organisation seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team. This role focuses on leading business transformation projects across the company, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.

The Opportunity

As Project Manager, you will take full ownership of major business change initiatives, from pre-inception through to closure. You will establish robust governance, working closely with business leads and stakeholders to deliver critical transformation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for significant business initiatives, including early business case development.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Manage project resources and ensure effective collaboration across delivery teams.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation.
• Maintain core project documentation, including project plans, RAID logs, and change control records.
• Champion governance, working with the central PMO team to align with established frameworks.
• Lead project meetings and steering groups.

What We’re Looking For:

• Over 5 years of experience in change and delivery roles, ideally within the insurance sector.
• A proven record of delivering complex business transformation initiatives.
• Strong planning, governance, and delivery management expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, managing relationships at all levels.
• Ability to manage resources and budgets effectively.
• Knowledge of the London Market (desirable).
• A diligent, customer-focused and mission-driven approach.