Project Manager - Insurance

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in London is seeking a Project Manager responsible for planning and delivering operational projects. Ideal candidates will have insurance experience and strong project management skills. You will manage project teams, ensure budget adherence, and act as a liaison with business units. The company offers a supportive environment focused on achieving business targets and providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager, preferably in insurance.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Understanding of regulatory environment impacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects and support other projects as needed.
• Provide management with relevant MI to track progress against KPIs.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess operational impact.

Skills

Project Management

Insurance Experience

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in commerce, business, or related field

Insurance qualifications

Tools

Teamwork

Excel

Word

Job description

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The Role - Must have insurance experience

The Project Manager is a member of a team responsible for supporting their Operating entity to ensure systems and processes meet company objectives, achieve business targets, and reflect best practices.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, controlling, and successfully delivering nominated operational projects. This involves managing and leading dedicated projects, ensuring each project's objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales and budget. Management of team members, either temporary or permanent, may be required based on project needs.

The Project Manager will act as the interface between the Operating Entity and business units, ensuring appropriate expertise is allocated and issues are raised and addressed with stakeholders.

All solutions should be delivered in line with Company/Group policies to meet targets, develop the business, and provide excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects and support other projects as needed.
• Provide management with relevant MI to track progress against KPIs (e.g., Operations Dashboard).
• Deliver ad hoc management information requests.
• Support the delivery of the annual Operations plan.
• Analyze, specify, and document business requirements, translating them into procedures, policies, and process flow charts.
• Plan and control projects using standard project management practices and tools (e.g., Teamwork).
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to assess operational impact.
• Manage all stages of allocated projects, including reporting, updates, and risk mitigation.
• Lead initiatives to improve business efficiency.
• Participate in ad hoc reviews and project work.
• Maintain up-to-date records on computer systems.

Skills and Attributes

• Experience as a Project Manager, preferably in insurance.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Understanding of regulatory environment impacts.
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and project management software like Teamwork.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Problem diagnosis and foresight skills.
• Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and senior managers.
• Team player with leadership qualities.
• Resilience and tenacity.
• Attention to detail.
• Degree in commerce, business, or related field (desirable).
• Insurance qualifications (desirable).