Project Manager - Insurance

SPE Travelers Management, LTD; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance firm as a Project Manager, focusing on project execution within a dynamic team in London. You will manage projects, mentor others in project management practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Retirement contributions

25 days holiday leave

Wellness Programme access

Volunteer support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance market.
• Certification in project management methodologies required.
• Proven experience managing multiple work-streams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project implementation and oversee plan execution.
• Coach non-PMO project managers.
• Operate within defined project management methodologies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Coaching

Risk Management

Education

Certification in structured Project Management Methodology (e.g. Prince2, PMP)

Job description

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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Project Management, Technology

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Job Category

Project Management, Technology

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers Europe is looking for a Project Manager, ideally with experience of working within the insurance market, to join our team in London.

You will be the primary point of responsibility for the management and implementation of your assigned project(s) and workstreams within the European operation. You will manage and oversee the project plans, backlogs, work-stream activities, milestones, risks and issues and ensure a normalized approach across the project portfolio. You will also coach and mentor others outside the Project Management Office (PMO) in project management and Lean techniques, liaising with work stream leaders, business stakeholders, business analysts, and IT staff to meet goals and milestones.

Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full-time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion.

This role is eligible for a £2,500 new joiner referral bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the referrer could be eligible for this bonus.

What Will You Do?

• Work with supervision to manage, oversee, plan and execute the project(s) assigned - using appropriate methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Coach and mentor non-PMO project managers in project management skills, and provide support on an ad-hoc basis as required.
• Provide thought leadership to help the PMO leadership team model excellence in project management and delivery in Europe.
• Operate within defined parameters of the Travelers methodology and the PMO, to accomplish project and program goals.
• Ensure all project literature, artifacts, and analytics are up-to-date, proportionate, and of the required standard.
• Help manage dependencies between projects and programs, understand risks, and ensure mitigation plans are managed appropriately.
• Manage project resources effectively and provide clear direction.
• Manage relationships at the executive level.
• Act ethically at all times, understanding all compliance and regulatory requirements for your role by completing necessary training and certifications.
• Ensure actions and outcomes meet local regulatory and supervisory standards to ensure fair treatment of customers. Keep records of all transactions with customers, brokers, and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Experience working within the insurance market.
• Certification in a structured Project Management Methodology, such as Prince2, ISEB, PMP.
• Experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, with knowledge of Kanban.
• Proven track record managing up to 8 work-streams and related projects, understanding change impacts, and liaising with stakeholders to develop project plans.
• Thorough knowledge of developing Business Cases.
• Business-focused, collaborative, and comfortable working at all levels with excellent negotiation, communication, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and manage risks, and recommend re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation as needed.

What is a Must Have?

• Proven track record in Project Management (Business and IT), with thorough knowledge of tools, techniques, planning, and dependency management.
• Knowledge of various methodologies (agile, iterative, waterfall) and their application.
• Experience in tracking costs and resources against projects.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance: Single cover provided by Travelers, with options for dependents at your expense.
• Retirement: Company contributions to your Pension Plan, with options for increased contributions.
• Holiday Entitlement: Starting at 25 days, with options to purchase additional days up to 35 days annually.
• Wellness Programme: Tools, discounts, resources, and access to mental health services.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Support for community involvement through Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programs.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and the abilities each individual brings to our organization.

If you have specific questions about the physical requirements of this role, please contact us.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit our website.