Senior Project Manager

Munich Re; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in IT project management and cybersecurity. In this full-time role, you will lead large-scale projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to project budgets and timelines. Ideal candidates offer strong leadership skills, familiarity with regulatory frameworks, and proficiency in stakeholder engagement. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are included.

Benefits

Critical illness insurance

Life Assurance

Permanent Health Insurance

Wellbeing and Development Scheme

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in complex IT project leadership using recognised methodologies.
• 6+ years of experience in delivering Cyber / IT Security projects.
• Proven success leading global, cross-functional cybersecurity projects.
• Ability to manage project budgets and costs to agreed baselines.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large-scale IT projects.
• Drive development of project charters and scope.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocations.
• Prepare detailed project plans and track progress.

Skills

IT project leadership

Cybersecurity project delivery

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Education

ITIL, Scrum, or PMI certification (advantage)

Job description

Overview

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection – IT and Security.

As a Senior Project Manager you will be accountable for executing a diverse range of projects that support one or more lines of business, including global initiatives. You’ll have the responsibility to deliver results on time and budget, working with distributed teams across a range of IT disciplines including Architecture, Service Delivery, Application Teams and external service providers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, complex IT and Cybersecurity projects, including global and regulatory initiatives.
• Drive the development of project charters that clearly define scope, objectives, timeline, success metrics, requirements (business, non-functional, functional, and operational), and risk mitigations strategies for global cybersecurity initiatives.
• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks.
• Ensure adherence and adoption of Munich Re’s project management methodology – “MR Essentials”. Actively contribute feedback to established methodologies, within the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Define resource requirements and manage resource availability & allocation – both internal and third party.
• Structure and manage a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Prepare a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities. Manage delivery of the project according to this plan.
• Navigate and adapt to high levels of uncertainty, changing requirements, and dynamic business environments while maintaining a structured project delivery approach.
• Translate complex technical concepts into actionable plans and executive-level updates.
• Track project and provide regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders, including executives.
• Manage and adjust for any changes in project scope, schedule and/or budget, in accordance with approved authorities and change processes.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks, interdependencies, and ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying technical or process gaps and recommending sustainable solutions.

Knowledge and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in complex IT project leadership using recognised / best practice delivery methodologies. Experience of Program management an advantage.
• 6+ years of experience in delivering Cyber / IT Security projects in Financial Services or a regulated industry. Experience in delivering to achieve IT regulatory / compliance frameworks (e.g. VAIT, DORA) an advantage.
• Proven success leading global, cross-functional cybersecurity projects in highly customized and evolving IT environments.
• Successful coordination of project deliverables based on an understanding of the customer needs.
• Ability to construct project budgets and manage project costs to agreed baselines.
• Ability to lead under uncertainty, manage shifting priorities, and thrive in ambiguous settings.
• Demonstrated personal organizational skills and ability to coordinate the efforts of others involved in the delivery of projects, including negotiating deadlines and commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to work globally and lead multi-functional teams across businesses and international cultures to deliver results.
• Experience of leading projects involving the structure and management of 3rd party vendor or service provider contracts.
• Preferably, you are already ITIL, Scrum or PMI certified or have the readiness to pursue one with our support.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills.
• Recognized as proactive and with high problem-solving competence.
• German language skills an advantage.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!

Inclusion & ESG

At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

Benefits

• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support