Interim Senior Project Manager in London

Location: UK (Agile)

Duration: 6 Months

IR35 Status: FTC, Inside IR35 or Outside IR35 options considered

About You and the Role

As part of the Change Team, the Interim Senior Project Manager will have overall responsibility for managing the delivery of assigned projects including matrix management of resources supporting said projects. This includes all stages of the project life cycle from requirements, vendor selection, design, testing and implementation to ensure successful delivery. Project delivery involves making recommendations to senior management regarding the type and number of resources (human, financial, tools, etc.) required to deliver assigned projects, and co‑ordinating the efforts of team members and third‑party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to timeline & budget constraints. As well as responsibility for their own deliverables, the Interim Senior Project Manager is expected to be able to work in conjunction with IT and other areas to deliver a joined‑up experience to the business, while ensuring that their work fits within the standards defined by the business.

What you will be doing

• Project Management
• Direct and manage large, complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery following the Enstar Project Management methodology.
• Define project scope, objectives and deliverables aligned with business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan including the critical path, milestones, phase gates, dependencies, resourcing, task breakdown, durations and schedules.
• Produce cost / benefit analyses.
• Identify and estimate the resources required to achieve project objectives.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Work with the Resourcing Manager to identify and acquire the required project personnel from within the company or determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Work with senior stakeholders to develop robust business cases that clearly define the project’s benefits and support the approval process.
• Act as an SME in Enstar project management processes and provide support and guidance to other members of the change team.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope ensuring impacts are understood, approved, and incorporated into updated plans.
• Define and communicate project success criteria and monitor progress against them throughout the lifecycle.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative research, to make decisions and recommendations for business change.
• Ensure a clear focus on improvements that add value.
• Coach, motivate and supervise project team members, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow business relationships that are considered vital to the success of the project.

Communication

• Obtain approval of the plan through effective communication skills, ensuring thorough understanding of the plan, its implications on revenues, delivery dates, resources, and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver status reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
• Proactive communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the conduit between business customers and IT.
• Establish and run a project governance framework proportionate to the project’s size, risk, and complexity, including decision forums, escalation paths, and controls to ensure timely, transparent delivery.

Documentation

• Own and develop required project lifecycle documentation, including the Project Charter and Risk, Assumptions, Actions, Issues, Dependencies and Decisions (RAAIDD) log.

Problem Solving

• Provide expertise to assist in problem solving in conjunction with the Business Functions.
• Identify business improvement opportunities.

What you will bring

• 10+ years of proven and progressive project management experience in Business Change and IT projects related to the delivery of new solutions and regulatory projects.
• Proven experience of delivering large, complex projects to time, cost and quality and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams including Technical IT, Architecture, Change and Business functions.
• Experience of developing strong working relationships with stakeholders and SMEs including C‑Suite.
• Demonstrable experience of managing 3rd party vendors.
• Experience developing project business cases including benefit realisation plans.
• Insurance experience and in particular Lloyd’s/London market experience is desirable including insurance associated controls (e.g., Solvency II).
• Experience of delivering projects with Global reach.
• Formal project management qualification in a recognised methodology.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint, MS Project, use of PPM tools.
• Experience of managing projects using PPM tools. Use of KeyedIn is a nice‑to‑have.
• Highly structured: ability to work in a logical and organised manner for self and others.
• Analytical thinking: ability to tackle issues and problems in a logical, step‑by‑step way.
• Concern for accuracy: Desire to ensure accuracy and quality in work delivered.
• Results orientation: Ability to set high goals for self and others, focusing on the delivery of targets, quality and deadlines.
• Must exhibit a positive “can do” attitude and be comfortable working with minimum supervision across a range of project disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence to deal with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation across differing cultures and time‑zones.
• Excellent facilitation and engagement skills including negotiation and influencing.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to handle many priorities to different timelines.
• Able to articulate concepts in both business and technical terms.
• Essential to be approachable and confident when communicating with all levels of business user.
• Flexible approach – we are a global operation.
• Proactive – Ability to identify opportunities and develop new ideas that will lead to improvements.
• Ability to adapt/change behaviour or plans to better achieve the target/ objective.

Your Benefits

• Pension (Enrolment is automatic on joining with a 10% employer contribution)
• Dental Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse, and dependents)
• Medical Insurance (This is an optional taxable benefit available to employee, spouse and dependents through a private health network)
• Travel Insurance (As an employee you are automatically enrolled with business and leisure travel insurance with single, couple, family, or single parent family coverage options.)
• Eligible company funded annual 360 Health Assessment.
• Voucher for free annual eye examination.
• Option to loan a bicycle and safety equipment tax free.
• Wellness Reimbursement program (up to £700 annual reimbursement for wellness related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.).
• Tusker – Electric Vehicle (A fixed monthly amount is taken directly from your gross salary and, in return, you get the use of a brand new electric car.)
• Optional Critical Illness coverage
• Automatic coverage provided by income protection programme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and wellbeing
• One paid annual volunteer day

Who we are

We are a trusted global re/insurance group and the leading provider of retrospective solutions, with specialist underwriting capabilities. We help our clients manage risk, unlock capital and create the financial freedom to grow. With operations across the world’s major insurance hubs and a global network of close to 800 talented professionals, we bring expertise and fresh thinking to some of the industry’s biggest challenges.

For more information about Enstar, visit our website.

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Why Enstar

Learning and development are a fundamental part of every employee’s career journey with Enstar. Supporting growth and career progression is key to how we engage our people – helping them to learn, grow and succeed at Enstar.

We offer a range of initiatives and resources to support our people throughout their careers:

• Professional Qualifications and Study Support: We support employees who wish to take professional qualifications aligned to their role and career development.
• Training, Conferences & Seminars: As a global organisation, we work with many professional bodies to provide access to training programmes, conferences, seminars and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Digital Learning Hub: Our digital learning hub, LinkedIn Learning, offers a wide range of self‑served resources, including courses, videos, eBooks and audio books, to help employees build new skills and deepen their knowledge.

We also invest in physical, mental and financial wellbeing initiatives for our employees. Supportive teams, inspiring work and a positive working environment all contribute to our collective wellbeing. Beyond the workplace, we strive to make a positive influence in our communities and to continuously reduce our impact on the environment.

Enstar Inclusivity Policy

Our annual Inclusivity Index puts Enstar ahead of the industry in terms of promoting an inclusive and welcoming working environment. We’re an equal opportunity employer and believe that our inclusive environment creates an authentic working culture. We don’t discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Enstar is committed in providing an accessible recruitment experience for all those interested in working with us. Please let Enstar Recruitment Partner know if you require any reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment process.