IJP Senior Director - Project Management (Policy Servicing)

Marsh; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Senior Director – Project Management (Policy Servicing) to lead global initiatives from our Mumbai/Pune hybrid office. The role oversees strategic programs, coordinates multi-functional teams, and delivers transformation with strong governance and metrics.

You will engage with senior leaders, develop operating models, and drive OPEX initiatives while ensuring effective risk controls and stakeholder communication across the value stream.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in operational oversight, strategy and planning, consulting roles.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proven record of successful delivery of end-to-end transformation/global projects, through all stages of project lifecycle
• Experience in forming and leading multiple project teams delivering via multiple methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and collaboration tools such as Teams.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial acumen in managing and tracking projects and department financial targets.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and professionalism with confidential information.
• Adaptability and initiative in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning: Provide thought leadership in curating target state and plans; partner with global teams.
• Program Execution: Support planning, tracking, and implementation of strategic initiatives and operational projects.
• Communication Facilitation: Liaise between VSL and senior leadership, department heads, and external partners.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare presentations, reports, and summaries for executive teams.
• Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and help implement improvements.
• Data Analysis and Metrics Tracking: Collect and analyze data to monitor performance against goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various teams to execute directives and initiatives.
• Driving OPEX / Falcon initiatives and delivering benefits.
• Shaping operating model and embedding transformation initiatives.
• Embedding controls, risk mitigations, and governance.

Skills

Strategic planning

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Operational oversight

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

Marsh is seeking candidates to join our Marsh Risk business based in the Mumbai / Pune office. This is a hybrid role that requires working in the office at least three days a week.

Senior Director – Project Management (Policy Servicing) Grade H

What can you expect?

The Global Program Manager (GPM) in Policy Servicing is a strategic leadership position in support of the global value stream. GPM assists the Global Value Stream leader (VSL) in managing and coordinating strategic initiatives, managing financial objectives and KPIs and cross-functional projects. This role acts as a key liaison between the VSL and various departments, ensuring smooth execution, efficient workflow, and timely delivery of departmental priorities.

We will count on you for

• Strategy and Planning: Provide thought leadership in curating target state and coming up with a sound strategy to deliver results. Partner with global teams to craft detailed plans in support of global strategy.
• Program Execution: Support the planning, tracking, and implementation of strategic initiatives and operational projects led by the VSL. Oversee execution team(s) comprising of project managers, business analysts, product owners/ managers.
• Communication Facilitation: Serve as a liaison between the VSL and senior leadership, department heads, and external partners to facilitate clear and timely communication.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare presentations, reports, and operational summaries for the VSL and executive team to support decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Help identify operational inefficiencies and assist in developing and implementing process improvements.
• Data Analysis and Metrics Tracking: Collect and analyze operational data to monitor performance against goals and provide insights to the VSL.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams to ensure smooth execution of VSL directives and company-wide initiatives.
• Driving the execution of OPEX / Falcon initiatives and delivering the benefits.
• Shaping and embedding Operating model, driving improved client and colleague experience.
• Shaping and delivering Transformation initiatives.
• Embedding controls, and risk mitigations.
• Enabling robust governance, metrics tracking, and reporting.

What you need to have:

• Minimum Graduation
• 15+ years of experience in operational oversight, strategy and planning, consulting roles.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proven record of successful delivery of end-to-end transformation/complex / global projects, through all stages of project lifecycle
• Experience in forming and leading multiple project teams delivering via multiple methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams).
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial acumen in managing and tracking projects and department Financial targets and plans.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Adaptability and willingness to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

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.

What makes you stand out?

• Experience supporting senior executives or C-suite leaders.
• Familiarity with leading and managing complex multi-year transformation and change initiatives.
• Experience in shaping and managing Digital / AI initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across departments.
• Industry experience of being well versed in Insurance Industry will be a plus.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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, caste, 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.

Marsh 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 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.

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