Project Manager - 10 Month FTC (Insurance experience required)

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance organization based in Southampton is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 10-month fixed-term contract. The role will focus on leading major business transformation initiatives, ensuring effective project delivery within set timeframes and budgets. Candidates should possess extensive experience in managing complex projects within the insurance sector, complemented by excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in change and delivery roles, ideally within the insurance sector.
• Strong planning, governance, and delivery management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for significant business initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
• Track and report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and benefits realisation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning

Governance

Delivery Management

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06.06.2025

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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.