At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting IT projects from start to finish in a global insurance company.
- Company: Join a leading global insurance business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing projects that drive business change and service integration.
- Qualifications: Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, plus strong communication 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 Project Manager at our global insurance business, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. Join us in a location that not only fosters career advancement but also values work-life balance, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager
Project Management
Agile
Waterfall
Jira
Budget Management
Risk Management
Stakeholder Communication
