Project Manager

Job Introduction

[Employer hidden] is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic Change team within our award-winning Insurance business. This role is responsible for the management of projects including product development, regulatory and contractual change, technology change and business process change. Fully remote role with a salary up to £55,000.

Role Responsibility

• Management of projects within the insurance business with delivery to agreed time, budget and quality criteria
• Working on varied projects including technology delivery, business process change, product development, business implementation or risk and regulatory initiatives
• Project management from inception through to supporting benefit realisation
• Creating and maintaining good working relationships with project sponsors and business stakeholders
• Communicating across all levels to enable clear understanding of strategy behind project needs
• Preparation and presentation of project documentation to senior management
• Supporting a team of business professionals to achieve excellent standards of productivity and quality
• Being an effective negotiator, balancing alternatives and seeking win-win solutions
• Managing project team members and resources, including third parties and suppliers
• Effective communication of project status and issues to business management, IT and project teams
• Project governance including creation and maintenance of project plan, highlight reporting, risk and issue management
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by the Change Partner
• Working to waterfall methodology but open to new ideas and ways of working

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience of successful project delivery in a similar role
• Ideally experience within the Insurance industry or similar regulatory industries
• Exposure to various methodologies, specifically Waterfall
• Proven experience of managing cross-divisional stakeholder and change management
• Resilient mindset with effective communication at all levels
• Positive attitude with proactive approach to organisation and delivery

Package Description

At [Employer hidden] we offer: Up to £55,000 salary, 35 hours per week, fully remote with option to attend hubs in Crawley, Ashford or London Kings Cross. Enhanced holiday allowance (33 days + optional purchase of 5 more), pension matched up to 10%, life assurance, wellbeing programme, colleague discounts on cruises and holidays, retail and entertainment offers, enhanced family leave, income protection, and access to [Employer hidden] Academy.

About the Company

[Employer hidden] has been the UK's specialist provider of products and services for people aged over 50 for over 70 years. The [Employer hidden] brand is recognised for high quality products and service, including cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance, and the [Employer hidden] Magazine. [Employer hidden] is committed to equal opportunities and diversity, including age inclusivity and disability confidence.