Senior Project Manager

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for an initial 6-month hybrid contract in London. This role involves managing large-scale transformation programmes, focusing on restructuring and offshoring within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have strong governance and leadership skills, with a proven track record in complex project delivery. Competitive salary of £600 - £750 per day offered.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in delivering restructuring and/or offshoring projects within financial services or insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, and multi-year business change programmes.
• Proven track record of delivering within fast-paced, regulated corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications.
• Lead delivery of regional change programmes.
• Monitor project progress and ensure stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Project governance

Stakeholder management

Resource planning

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

A leading global insurance firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Business Change function for an initial 6 month contract. This role will support large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes focused on restructuring, operating model delivery and offshoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Translate high-level business requirements and use cases into detailed functional specifications and structured project plans
• Lead the delivery of highly complex, regional change programmes across multiple workstreams
• Define long-term goals and develop delivery methods aligned to strategic business value
• Monitor project progress through regular status meetings and detailed planning documentation, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Act as the primary point of contact for resource negotiation, task planning, and delivery across cross-functional teams
• Oversee project budgets, ensuring alignment with internal accounting policies and governance procedures
• Produce insightful reporting and updates on project status, costs, and risks for executive stakeholders
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with agreed standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Act as a subject matter expert on business change delivery, project planning tools, and project governance best practices
• Mentor and guide project team members, driving consistency and excellence in delivery

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience delivering restructuring and/or offshoring projects within financial services or insurance
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, and multi-year business change programmes
• Deep knowledge of project governance, stakeholder management, and resource planning
• Proven track record of delivering within fast-paced, regulated corporate environments
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

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About the job

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Specialism: Projects & Transformation

Focus: Project Manager

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Specialism: Projects & Transformation

Focus: Project Manager

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £600 - £750 per day

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: City of London

CONTRACTOR

Job Reference: TSJ7J6-A31F90AF

Date posted: 1 August 2025

Consultant: Meghan Bartlett

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