At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT infrastructure projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery and integration.
- Company: Global insurance business with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the insurance sector.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing projects that drive business change and improve services.
- Qualifications: Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, plus strong communication and governance skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Managing IT infrastructure projects for a global insurance business. End-to-end ownership from vision to benefits realization, with ability to pick up projects mid-flight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead medium-to-large projects/workstreams, defining scope and success criteria
- Build business cases with sponsors (outcomes, benefits, measures)
- Manage budget, risks, issues, and resources (including vendors)
- Ensure delivery covers not just tech, but business change, training, and service integration
- Close projects and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement
Required Skills
- Experience with Agile and Waterfall, plus tools like Jira
- Managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong governance, risk, and budget control
- Excellent stakeholder influence and communication (adapting between detail and high-level)
- Resilience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Nice-to-Haves
- PRINCE2/PMP or APM/PMI certification
- Change Management qualification (APMG)
- Degree-level education
- Insurance or Finance industry experience
Project Manager employer: KCS iT
As a Senior Project Management Coordinator at our global insurance business, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact on IT infrastructure projects while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a leading industry.
We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager
Project Management
Agile
Waterfall
Jira
Budget Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Communication
