At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a transformative programme in the insurance industry, shaping technology and operations.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking insurance company focused on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Opportunity for remote work abroad and excellent career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how we serve customers and drive business success.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
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
- 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.
Skills
- Business Transformation
- Change Management
- Coaching for success
- Critical Thinking
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Transformation
- Influencing
- Intentional collaboration
- Managing performance
- Navigating ambiguity
- Negotiation
- Program Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Leadership
- Strategic Planning
Application Close Date: 24/07/2026 11:59 PM
Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Programme Director - Insurance Core Platforms in London employer: QBE Europe
At QBE, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within our Global Pricing team in London. With generous benefits such as 30 days of holiday, flexible working arrangements, and comprehensive family-friendly policies, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being and professional growth. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and encourages the development of advanced skills in a rapidly evolving field like Cyber pricing.
