At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major data platform replacement programme in the insurance sector.
- Company: Established organisation in the insurance industry with a high-visibility role.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible contract, and impactful work.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Drive significant change and influence key decisions at Board level.
- Qualifications: Experience in stakeholder engagement and insurance programme delivery.
The predicted salary is between 96000 - 120000 £ per year.
A well-established insurance sector organisation is seeking an experienced Programme Lead to run the Pre-Discovery phase for a major data platform replacement programme. This is a high-visibility, Board-facing mandate: you will be accountable for building the evidence base—stakeholder appetite, legal position, cost estimate and delivery plan—that determines whether a significant replacement programme gets the green light in November.
What you’ll be doing:
- Appoint and manage an external consultancy through RFP and delivery
- Lead stakeholder engagement to assess appetite, funding willingness and concerns around a replacement solution
- Co-ordinate legal and commercial analysis on exit and transition considerations
- Develop the 2027 Discovery & Design phase plan and cost estimate
- Produce the Board recommendation, paper and mobilisation roadmap
What you’ll bring:
- Strong track record in stakeholder consultation or market engagement programmes
- Insurance sector programme delivery background, ideally with TOM or major platform deployment experience
- Comfort managing external consultancies/suppliers as well as internal delivery
- Confident Board-level report writing and presentation skills
- Genuine end-to-end programme ownership – this is a “figure it out and drive it” role, not a BAU delivery seat
Process: Single-stage interview, moving quickly (1-2 weeks notice acceptable).
Programme Director employer: Oliver James Associates Ltd.
Oliver James Associates Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment within a long-established London Market Insurance firm that values flexibility and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and development in risk management, employees benefit from a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the heart of London.
Contact Details:
Oliver James Associates Ltd. Recruitment Team
