Project Manager

October 21, 2026

Hybrid

Lead

London, United Kingdom

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Mandatory office attendance
3 days per week

Description

An experienced Project Manager is sought to lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic business and technology initiatives within the London insurance market. The role owns scope, budgets, project plans and governance structures, coordinating internal teams, third-party suppliers and senior stakeholders. The position is hybrid, based in London with occasional travel to UK sites, and offers a negotiable salary plus standard benefits.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects from business requirements and planning through to implementation and post-delivery review
Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets and resource requirements to ensure successful outcomes
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, governance structures and reporting frameworks
Coordinate internal teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently
Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks, dependencies, issues and change requests
Ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives while balancing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations
Use project management best practices and tools to track performance, measure success and drive continuous improvement
Provide clear and concise updates to senior leadership and escalate issues where appropriate
Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders as a key point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
Maintain high-quality project documentation and ensure strong governance standards are followed
Collaborate closely with Business Leaders, IT teams and Central Services to support strategic business initiatives

Requirements

Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Management or a related discipline
Experience managing projects within the London Market and/or Lloyd's insurance sector
Proven track record of successfully delivering projects across the full project lifecycle
Strong project planning, governance, risk management and reporting experience
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think creatively and pragmatically
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks and delivery tools
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills with confidence engaging at all levels
Ability to influence, motivate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes
Demonstrated success delivering projects to agreed scope, budget and timelines
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professional, proactive and resilient approach with sound decision-making abilities
Experience defining and planning project budgets and resource requirements

Conditions

Hybrid position requiring a minimum of three days per week in the London office
Additional office attendance may be beneficial during the first three months for onboarding and relationship building
Occasional travel to UK sites, primarily across the Southeast, will be required
Negotiable basic salary plus the normal benefits such as holiday and company pension
Funding available for relevant professional qualifications
Full-time employment in a collaborative, open and honest environment