Senior IT Project Manager (m/f/d)

2–3 days on site

Description

We are hiring for a Senior IT Project Manager with a forward-thinking global re-insurance and specialty insurance organization. In this role, you will apply your proven project management skills to guide teams through complex IT transformations, using a combination of agile and hybrid methodologies to deliver essential system changes. You will be instrumental in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards, helping to drive digital transformation and enhance processes and services.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee IT project delivery from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments to understand the implications of business changes.
• Plan, schedule, and manage resources according to project management methodologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create accurate project cost estimations.
• Effectively manage project risks, issues, and escalations.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of project components.
• Control project scope and costs, ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
• Document project change controls and maintain clear project records.
• Report project progress through established channels and templates.
• Lead project teams and steering committee meetings.
• Manage the software development lifecycle using agile methodologies.
• Perform general duties such as situational analysis and third-party vendor management.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering critical IT system projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong project management background, ideally within consultancy and regulated sectors such as financial services.
• Proven expertise in agile methodologies, particularly SCRUM.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with third parties and offshore development teams.
• 10+ years delivering IT or digital projects in commercial insurance.
• Experience with Core Insurance Platform implementations, including migration projects; familiarity with Guidewire is a plus.
• Understanding of MGA and Lloyd's Market operating models.
• Proficient in managing RFI/RFP processes for Core Insurance Platform implementations.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills across all stakeholder levels.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex project deliverables aligned with customer needs.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art information technology.
• Effective stakeholder management skills across different cultures.
• Experience driving good conduct practices within project teams.