Senior Project Manager

Arch Capital Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact projects across global teams. This role involves developing detailed project plans, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of project management methodologies, and a knack for fostering collaboration among stakeholders. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy solving complex business challenges, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in delivering large, complex projects, especially in insurance.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple high-impact projects across departments.
• Develop detailed project plans and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with methodologies.

Skills

Project Management Tools (e.g., Clarity, Jira)

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Scrum

PRINCE2

PMI/PMBOK

Change Management

Budget Management

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field

PMP Certification

PRINCE2 Certification

CSM Certification

PROSCI or similar Change Management certification

Tools

Clarity

Jira

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Arch Capital Group London, United Kingdom

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise, and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors, and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple, high-impact projects across departments or global teams.
• Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives and third parties.
• Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and adjust plans as necessary to stay aligned with goals.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead regular project meetings and provide status reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure that initiative deliverables meet the desired quality standards.
• Develop and execute strategies to assess, manage, and mitigate change effectively.
• Foster a collaborative working environment and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, business leads, and the project team.
• Foster effective communication among stakeholders and the project team.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor project managers, share best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

Technical/Project Management Skills:

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Clarity, Jira).
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK).
• Deep understanding of change management concepts/methodologies and how to drive complex change throughout an organization.
• Strong budget and resource management skills.
• Risk management and issue resolution capabilities.

Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and deliver solutions on issues.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Ability to work independently, draw conclusions, and make recommendations to project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or CSM.
• PROSCI or similar Change Management certification.

Experience

• 5+ years delivering large, complex projects/transformations, including at least 3 years within the insurance industry.
• Experience operating in both agile and waterfall project environments.
• Knowledge of how the London Insurance Market operates is highly desirable.

Do you enjoy solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues, and having an innovative mindset? Arch may be a great fit for you. If this job isn't the right fit but you're interested in working for Arch, create a job alert! Simply create an account and opt in to receive emails when we have job openings that meet your criteria. Join our talent community to share your preferences directly with Arch's Talent Acquisition team.

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