Senior Technology Product Manager, Europe

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in risk and strategy seeks a Senior Technology Product Manager in Greater London. This role involves driving technology initiatives, managing risks, and overseeing project implementations across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology leadership, excellent communication skills, and experience working in diverse IT functions. Join a supportive team that values professional development and a vibrant culture. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring at least three days in the office per week.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Vibrant and inclusive culture

Benefits and rewards to enhance well-being

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse IT functions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a technology strategy aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with leaders to create a technology roadmap.
• Oversee project implementation with technology teams.
• Manage technology risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Support security by addressing application vulnerabilities.
• Communicate project status and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Mercer, a part of Marsh McLennan (MMC), is seeking a Senior Technology Product Manager to help drive the strategic direction of technology initiatives across Europe. Reporting directly to the Technology Delivery Leader for Europe, this role involves close collaboration with business and technology leaders throughout the region to achieve our strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate will have deep domain expertise in Wealth and Health administration, along with proven experience leading technology teams and working effectively across diverse IT functions.

We will count on you to:

• Drive a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with Mercers Europe business goals, considering current capabilities and future technology needs.
• Collaborate with business, technology and product leaders to translate business goals into a strategic vision and roadmap for the required technology solutions.
• Provide strategic leadership for technology teams within the Europe portfolio, partnering with delivery leaders to oversee project implementation.
• Provide oversight to ensure that our technology solutions and roadmap is aligned with MMC Tech's overarching strategic technology objectives.
• Appropriately manage technology risk and develop plans to address the challenges presented by legacy technology.
• Support MMC's security posture by proactively managing & addressing any emerging vulnerabilities within our application landscape.
• Facilitate communication and reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders on project status, risks, and key decisions.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including operations, legal, finance and HR.
• Prior experience in a consulting firm, investment bank, pensions administrator or corporate development function is a plus.

What makes you stand out?

• Technology background in industries such as Pensions Administration, Investments, Insurance.
• Proven experience in Business Change / Transformation projects, AI solutions etc.
• Proven experience working with Agile based delivery environment
• Strong background in budget / risk management .
• Results-oriented approach with a strong history of driving change and innovation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a focus on results.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.