Senior Project Manager - Insurance, Applications, Integration

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an experienced IT Programme Manager with a strong background in the Insurance sector. This role involves managing critical Application Integration Projects, leading teams, and ensuring successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in Programme Management and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and is available until August 2025, with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in IT Programme Management within Insurance/Financial Services.
• Experience managing 3rd parties and exceptional stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Application Integration Projects.
• Drive dependencies, risks, and issues effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Agile

Waterfall

Job description

Job Description

Up to £800 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)

London / Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

Until 10th August 2025 (with a potential extension)

My client is a London-based Insurer who urgently require an IT Programme Manager with proven Insurance / Financial Services industry experience with a strong background in Application Integration Projects / Programmes to join a business critical Programme of complex Application Integrations ASAP.

Key Requirements:

• Proven expertise in IT Programme Management and Project Management within the Insurance / Financial Services industry
• Demonstrable experience of working on Application Integration Projects and Programmes
• Strong leadership skills, and a drive and passion to lead from the front
• Keenness to drive dependencies, risks and issues
• Experience of managing 3rd parties / vendors
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall ways of working
• Flexible approach towards hybrid working

Nice to have:

• A wealth of Insurance industry experience (ideally London Market)
• Good understanding of Integration Policy Admin Systems
• Awareness of Underwriting Workbench
• Immediate availability

If interested, with relevant experience, please apply with your latest CV ASAP.

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