Senior Project Manager

Are you looking for your next opportunity? Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Senior Project Manager in our IT team. The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and organizational goals. This role involves managing projects through the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), with a focus on defining scope, creating schedules, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and engaging stakeholders effectively. The Senior IT Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless communication to drive project milestones and deliverables.

Location: This position will be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and oversee end-to-end management of IT projects, ensuring adherence to the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Responsibilities include managing all phases of projects to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee project activities, collaborating with IT project teams, business owners, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including charters, schedules, risk management plans, communication plans, budgets, gate reviews, and other artifacts to ensure governance and transparency.
• Secure resources and funding by working with project team members and leadership to ensure proper allocation of personnel and financial assets.
• Define project scope and schedules in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Partner with business analysts and architects to translate business requirements into detailed specifications.
• Provide regular status updates and track performance metrics to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within project teams.
• Manage vendor relationships, ensuring accountability for delivery activities, timelines, and quality standards.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies to executive leadership, offering actionable insights and risk mitigation strategies to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements, maintaining robust project governance and documentation to meet industry standards.
• Drive additional projects and initiatives as required, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic business environment.

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum of 8+ years of project management experience, with a focus on application development and data integration projects across mid-sized to large-scale organizations.
• Detailed knowledge of project management and software development life cycle methodologies.
• Proven track record of successfully leading large, complex IT integration projects, with the ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Background in Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance preferred.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with ability to effectively manage cross-functional team discussions.
• Strong management skills with ability to achieve results in a matrix management environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing waterfall, agile, and hybrid project delivery methodologies, with adaptability and focus on project success.
• Multi-disciplinary IT knowledge, including systems deployment, application development, and infrastructure implementation.
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Azure DevOps, and other collaboration platforms, ensuring efficient tracking, reporting, and documentation.

At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees. The compensation program promotes a pay-for-performance culture with base salary and incentives based on company and individual performance. Benefits programs are reviewed and updated to remain competitive and meet employee needs.

Benefits overview:

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits

Who we are and what we stand for:

At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. We are a global organization that embraces diversity and equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide.

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