Project & Transformation Manager (Temporary - until December 2026) (Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%) 1

Swiss Re; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Project & Transformation Manager to oversee strategic transformation projects. You will coordinate across departments, manage timelines, and engage with senior leadership to ensure project success. The role requires strong project management skills and experience in the financial or insurance sectors. This position offers exposure to executive decision-making in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the financial or insurance sector or management consulting.
• Proven ability to manage complex transformation projects.
• Ability to create detailed project plans and track deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic transformation projects effectively.
• Support planning, execution, and track progress of initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level presentations for management discussions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

AI-assisted tools

Job description

Join us in driving meaningful transformation initiatives atiptiQ. We're seeking a Project & Transformation Manager to help steer our organization through strategic changes.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project & Transformation Manager to join our Transformation & Program Delivery Team on a temporary contract until December 2026. In this role, you will be responsible for driving and coordinating key transformation initiatives across iptiQ— working closely with teams from different departments and senior leadership to ensure effective planning and execution. You will have strong exposure to our Leadership Team.

This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone with strong project management skills, a structured and sharp mindset, and a passion for driving transformation in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage strategic transformation projects, ensuring delivery of agreed outcomes on time and within scope.

• Support planning, execution, and progress tracking of initiatives; report regularly to project sponsors and governance bodies.

• Coordinate stakeholders and project team members across departments to ensure in-time and in-quality project delivery.

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.

• Prepare high-quality management presentations and documentation for executive and board-level meetings.

• Provide strategic support to and challenge the Leadership Team — including preparation of strategic recommendations, project updates, and ad hoc materials.

About the Team

The Transformation & Program Delivery team is a small, empowered team at the core of strategy and execution, driving impact across functions and regions. Embedded in Technology & Operations, we drive initiatives across the full partner lifecycle—from partner onboarding to growth and offboarding—acting as trusted orchestrators and escalation points. We translate strategy into results through transformation delivery, strong governance, and disciplined KPI and risk management, all while fostering communication, people engagement, and operational excellence across EMEA.

About You

You're a strategic project manager who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at bringing structure to complex initiatives. With strong communication skills and analytical mindset, you can translate vision into actionable plans while effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Demonstrated professional experience in the financial or insurance sector, or in management consulting.

• Proven experience managing strategic and complex transformation projects.

• Ability to create and manage detailed project plans, track timelines and deliverables, proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver clear, consistent project status reporting.

• Confident communicator — able to simplify complex topics and engage senior stakeholders.

• Skilled in crafting clear, executive-level deliverables and decision items.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and AI-assisted tools like ChatGPT and Co-pilot.

Nice to Haves

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, balancing multiple priorities.

About iptiQ

iptiQ is a business within the Swiss Re Group, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other risk transfer solutions. At iptiQ, we provide digital, transparent, and tailored Life & Health protection products through a B2B2C model — helping partners deliver insurance solutions to their customers with ease and confidence.

Swiss Re has announced its strategic intention to withdraw from the iptiQ business over time, and as part of this journey, we are leading a number of key transformation initiatives and projects to ensure a smooth and well‑managed evolution of our business.

Why Join Us?

At iptiQ, you will be part of a small, high‑performing team driving transformation across the organization. You'll gain unique exposure to senior leaders and strategic decision‑making at Swiss Re, while working in a dynamic, international environment.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance‑based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting‑edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 14,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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