Project Manager - Insurance

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the insurance market is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead projects in London. This role involves managing project plans, coaching team members, and ensuring compliance with methodologies and standards. The company promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work environment. With a focus on community involvement and employee wellness, this opportunity provides a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for project management, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Retirement Contributions

25+ Days Holiday

Wellness Programme

Volunteer Encouragement

Qualifications

• Experience in managing IT and non-IT projects.
• Proven track record in using various project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project plans and work-stream activities.
• Coach and mentor non-PMO project managers.

Skills

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Certification in Project Management (Prince2, PMP)

Tools

Project Management Software

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 of work. You will also coach and mentor others outside the Project Management Office (PMO) in project management and Lean techniques, liaise with work stream leaders, business stakeholders, business analysts, and IT staff to ensure that goals and milestones are met.

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 person who referred you 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 to them on an ad hoc basis as required.
• Provide thought leadership to help the PMO leadership team model the way in providing a center of excellence for project management and delivery in Europe.
• Operate within defined parameters of the Travelers methodology and the PMO, to accomplish collective project and program goals.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all project literature, artifacts, and analytics are kept up to date, proportionate, and of the required standard.
• Help manage the dependencies between projects and programs, understand risk and ensure that mitigation plans are being managed appropriately.
• Manage project resources effectively and ensure clear direction is provided.
• Manage executive-level relationships.
• As an employee, you are expected to act ethically at all times. You will ensure you understand all compliance and regulatory requirements for your role by completing all necessary training and certifications.
• Ensure your actions and outcomes meet local regulatory and supervisory approaches to ensure fair treatment of our customers. Keep adequate records of all transactions undertaken with customers, brokers, and other parties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Preferably, experience of working within the insurance market.
• Certification in a structured Project Management Methodology, including (but not limited to) Prince2, ISEB, PMP.
• Experience within a Scrum Master role in an Agile Development environment, including general knowledge of Kanban.
• A track record as Project Manager of up to 8 work-streams and related IT and non-IT projects, managing and understanding the impact of change, liaising with the Business and senior executive stakeholders to help formulate an appropriate project and program plan.
• Thorough knowledge of, and experience in, developing the Business Case.
• Ability to be business-focused, level-headed, collaborative, and comfortable working at all organizational levels with excellent negotiation, communication, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Proactive risk management skills to eliminate the need for contingency plans.
• Ability to recommend re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation as needed.

What is a Must Have?

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

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
• Retirement: Travelers will contribute a percentage of your salary to your Pension Plan. Additional contributions increase the company's contribution.
• Holiday Entitlement: Starting with a minimum of 25 days annually, with options to purchase additional days, up to 35 days per year.
• Wellness Programme: Tools, discounts, and resources to support your wellness and mental health, including free counseling services.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Our commitment to community involvement through Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programs.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

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

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 comprehensive benefit programs, please visit our website.