At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a transformative programme in the insurance industry, shaping technology and operations.
- Company: Join QBE Insurance, a global leader with a human touch.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and remote work options.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on customer outcomes and business efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale transformation programmes and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with QBE Insurance to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Primary Details
- Time Type: Full time
- Worker Type: Employee
- Location: London
- Job Type: Full-time
- Contract: 12 month Fixed Term
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our Insurance Core Platforms (ICP) programme – a multi-year technology modernisation programme at the heart of how we underwrite, price and serve our customers. You’ll shape and deliver a transformation that fundamentally improves how the business operates, with real impact on growth, efficiency and customer outcomes. Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion.
Your new role
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Insurance Core Platforms (ICP) programme, shaping and executing a multi-year transformation roadmap across business, technology and operations.
- Act as the single point of ownership for the core modernisation programme, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities and delivery outcomes.
- Partner with senior leaders across Insurance, Technology and Transformation to translate business strategy into executable change programmes.
- Drive integration across underwriting, claims, data and core systems to deliver a joined-up operating model and improved customer outcomes.
- Establish and maintain robust governance, reporting and risk management frameworks, ensuring delivery confidence at Executive and Board level.
- Lead the selection and management of strategic technology partners and vendors, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and value realisation.
- Shape and build a high-performing delivery organisation, enhancing programme maturity and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the ICP programme is fully aligned to broader initiatives including Target Operating Model (TOM), Digital Trading and data strategy.
About You
- Proven experience leading large-scale, enterprise-wide transformation programmes, ideally involving core platform or PAS modernisation.
- Strong understanding of the insurance or financial services landscape, with experience operating in complex, regulated environments.
- Ability to operate confidently at Executive and Board level, influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across functions.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex delivery environments, including vendor ecosystems, large budgets and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into practical, deliverable plans.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, bringing clarity, structure and momentum to complex programmes.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
- 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
- Pension – employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
- Private medical insurance – fully comprehensive cover for you and your family.
- Short term remote work abroad – up to 20 days per year.
Application Close Date: 24/07/2026 11:59 PM
How To Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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