Lead Project Manager
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Lead Project Manager – Strategic Change | Insurance Sector. Are you a proven project leader ready to shape and drive strategic change across a global insurance organisation? Our client – a highly respected and well-capitalised international insurance group – is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee business-critical transformation initiatives, manage a team of experienced Project Managers, and embed best-in-class project delivery standards.
- Lead and mentor a team of international Project Managers
- Provide project assurance and governance oversight at the enterprise level
- Drive the successful delivery of complex change programmes across business and IT
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Group and Executive leaders
- Collaborate with a strong Business Analysis and PMO function to embed best practices
Key experience required:
- 10+ years in project delivery within Insurance/Reinsurance (Lloyd’s market understanding ideal)
- Strong leadership of cross-functional delivery teams
- Previous experience line managing a team of Project Managers
- Proven track record of managing complex change initiatives
- Deep knowledge of project governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement
- Project and Agile certifications preferred
# Lead Project Manager
[Job Search](https://www.oliverjames.com/en/job-search/) Lead Project Manager
Salary
£Negotiable
Location
London, UK
Contract
Permanent
Industry
Transformation & Change Management
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Contact
Alistair Britten
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Lead Project Manager – Strategic Change | Insurance Sector
Insurance Client | London/Hybrid – 2 days | Excellent Package + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a proven project leader ready to shape and drive strategic change across a global insurance organisation?
Our client – a highly respected and well-capitalised international insurance group – is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee business-critical transformation initiatives, manage a team of experienced Project Managers, and embed best-in-class project delivery standards.
In this high-impact role, you will:
- Lead and mentor a team of international Project Managers
- Provide project assurance and governance oversight at the enterprise level
- Drive the successful delivery of complex change programmes across business and IT
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Group and Executive leaders
- Collaborate with a strong Business Analysis and PMO function to embed best practices
Key experience required:
- 10+ years in project delivery within Insurance/Reinsurance (Lloyd’s market understanding ideal)
- Strong leadership of cross-functional delivery teams
- Previous experience line managing a team of Project Managers
- Proven track record of managing complex change initiatives
- Deep knowledge of project governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement
- Project and Agile certifications preferred
You’ll join a forward-thinking business recognised for its agility, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to employee wellbeing – including a market-leading benefits package and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Interested?
Please apply for a confidential discussion. Full client details will be shared at screening stage.