Senior Project Manager - Insurance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a critical underwriting platform migration for an insurance client of ours. This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering a complex transformation program that will modernise core insurance systems and improve operational efficiency.

You will work across business and technology teams, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of the migration while managing risks, stakeholders, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the underwriting platform migration program
• Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and governance frameworks
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, underwriting, operations, and vendors
• Manage senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure data integrity, system integration, and smooth transition to the new platform
• Drive change management and support business adoption
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership and steering committees

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering large-scale system or platform migrations
• Mandatory: Prior experience within the insurance domain (ideally underwriting systems)
• Strong understanding of insurance processes, products, and regulatory considerations
• Experience working with policy administration or underwriting platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholders and third-party vendors
• Strong delivery background across Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) highly regarded

Desirable Experience

• Experience with digital transformation or legacy system replacement programs
• Exposure to data migration, integration, and cloud-based platforms
• Familiarity with change management frameworks

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation initiative
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive salary package for the duration of the contract
• Flexible working arrangements

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract and is in office 2 days a week.

Reference Number: 06800-0013424857

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