Senior IT Project Manager (h/f)

Emagine Consulting; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end professional services consultancy in Camden Town is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee critical IT projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management within the financial services sector, proficient in agile methodologies and able to lead teams through complex transformations. This role emphasizes stakeholder management and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering critical IT system projects.
• Proven expertise in agile methodologies, especially SCRUM.
• 10+ years delivering IT or digital projects in commercial insurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT project delivery from inception to completion.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Plan, schedule, and manage resources according to project methodologies.
• Effectively manage project risks, issues, and escalations.
• Lead project teams and steering committee meetings.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager 2-3 days on site emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology services to the financial services sector, we power progress, solve challenges and deliver real results through tailored high-end consulting services and solutions. We have created a culture of openness and integrity by building genuine and strong relationships and partnerships, enabling us to be uncompromising in our dedication in delivering the optimal service for our clients. Our commitment is not just towards our clients but we aim to foster a positive and equitable working environment with our consultants and colleagues which stems from our core values: Confident, Dedicated, Responsible, Genuine. We are hiring for a Senior IT Project Manager with a forward-thinking global re-insurance and specialty insurance organization. In this role, you will apply your proven project management skills to guide teams through complex IT transformations, using a combination of agile and hybrid methodologies to deliver essential system changes. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards, helping to drive the organisations digital transformation and enhance its processes and services.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee IT project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to understand the implications of business changes.
• Plan, schedule, and manage resources according to project management methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create accurate project cost estimations.
• Effectively manage project risks, issues, and escalations.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Control project scope and costs, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Document project change controls and maintain clear project records.
• Report project progress through established channels and templates.
• Lead project teams and steering committee meetings.
• Manage the software development life cycle using agile methodologies.
• Perform general duties such as situational analysis and third-party vendor management.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience delivering critical IT system projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong project management background, ideally within consultancy and regulated sectors such as financial services.
• Proven expertise in agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with third parties and offshore development teams.
• 10+ years delivering IT or digital projects in commercial insurance.
• Experience with Core Insurance Platform implementations, including migration projects; familiarity with Guidewire is a plus.
• Understanding of MGA and Lloyd's Market operating models.
• Proficient in managing RFI/RFP processes for Core Insurance Platform implementations.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills across all stakeholder levels.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex project deliverables aligned with customer needs.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art information technology.
• Effective stakeholder management skills across different cultures.
• Experience driving good conduct practices within project teams.

Interested?

At emagine, we are committed to building an international and diverse team by embracing our different backgrounds. If you are up to the challenge and would like to find out more, get in touch with us immediately, our internal recruitment team is always keen to hear from dynamic individuals that are looking to further their career and explore their full potential. emagine is an equal opportunity employer, and employment practices are based strictly on merit. It is the policy of the Company to give equal opportunity in employment regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or ethnic origin.