Strategic Project Manager – Insurance Office

Strategic Project Manager – Insurance Office

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For the Central Team of Generali Global Corporate & Commercial (GC&C), we are looking for a Strategic Project Manager – Insurance Office to join our Insurance Office department. Reporting directly to the GC&C Chief of Insurance, this role requires a proactive and strategic leader who combines robust project management expertise with strong business acumen and strategic thinking. You will lead high‑impact initiatives that drive GC&C’s growth and transformation and work closely with senior stakeholders across central and local teams, as well as with Group functions, ensuring alignment and execution of key priorities. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic, executive‑facing environments and is skilled at translating complex strategies into actionable, measurable plans using structured project management methodologies. You will also collaborate with the GC&C CEO Office to ensure alignment with the broader strategic agenda.

Main responsibilities

Strategic Project Management

• Leading and coordinating cross‑functional and cross‑country strategic projects, from planning to delivery, ensuring they meet defined objectives, deadlines and budgets
• Developing structured project frameworks, timelines and tracking tools to support initiative execution across departments
• Anticipating roadblocks and proactively driving resolution of issues that may impact delivery
• Contributing to continuous improvement of internal processes, tools and frameworks
• Preparing high‑quality deliverables, including dashboards, strategic updates, presentations and briefing materials for senior leadership including CEO Office, as required
• Providing data‑driven insights to support prioritization, resource allocation and performance evaluation

Stakeholders management

• Engaging with key stakeholders both within GC&C and outside GC&C (e.g. Generali Group referents, other BUs referents, external suppliers, etc.) to understand their requirements, manage expectations and ensure alignment around project goals, outcomes and milestones
• Facilitating coordination between teams to ensure consistency and coherence across projects and initiatives

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics or other quantitative disciplines
• 5‑7 years of experience in Strategy implementation or Project Management roles, ideally with a background in consulting (Tier 1 firms, Big 4s) or in‑house strategy teams
• Experience in managing cross‑functional initiatives with executive visibility and in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge in Project Management methodologies (certifications are a plus)
• Good knowledge of the insurance sector (trends, players, products, processes)
• Excellent analytical mindset, organizational and communication skills
• Proactivity and problem‑solving approach
• Ability to synthesize complexity, navigate ambiguity and influence senior stakeholders
• Fluency in Business English, additional languages are an advantage (Italian, French)

Company Profile

Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry – a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies.

Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational group that is present in more than 50 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 82,000 employees. Our group aims to become the standard bearer and industry leader in the European retail insurance market, building on our existing base of 50 million retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million.

Global Corporate & Commercial is the Generali Group unit developing P&C business and insurance services for medium and large companies. The unit acts on a global scale and deploys an integrated approach at Group level with a central management team and specialised teams active in individual countries. Through GC&C, Generali aims to become a key world player in the corporate‑commercial segment.

Generali is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, religion, political views, marital status or philosophy of life. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation or assistance, we will support you during the selection process.