Senior IT Project Manager – Specialty Insurance (PAS)
We are working with a leading global specialty insurance organisation to appoint a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical policy administration and product transformation initiatives across European markets.
This is a long-term contract role (12 months) covering a key programme with an established delivery team. The project has been running for several years and is now entering a critical delivery phase.
The Role
You will take ownership of a complex IT transformation programme focused on implementing and enhancing Policy Administration Systems (PAS) for specialty insurance products. You will lead a cross-functional delivery team including Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and Test Managers, working closely with business stakeholders and third-party vendors.
This role is best suited to a senior, hands-on delivery Project Manager with strong insurance domain knowledge, particularly in specialty, MGA, or Lloyd’s markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of enterprise-scale IT and digital transformation projects in specialty insurance
- Own project planning, scheduling, resourcing, dependencies, and budget management
- Manage risks, issues, scope, and change control processes
- Engage stakeholders and steering committees; provide structured progress reporting
- Manage third-party vendors and system integrators
- Oversee bespoke software development and system integration in an Agile delivery environment
- Drive benefits realisation and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Handle escalations with senior stakeholders and sponsors
- 5+ years as an IT Project Manager delivering complex enterprise systems
- Recent experience in Insurance (Commercial / Specialty / MGA / Lloyd’s)
- Proven PAS (Policy Administration System) implementation experience – mandatory
- Strong change and transformation delivery background
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills
- Experience working with global teams and matrix organisations
- Deep understanding of MGA and Specialty Insurance operating models
- Experience delivering digital or core platform transformation in commercial insurance
- 10+ years IT/digital project delivery experience
- Rate: £710 per day (inside/outside IR35 TBC depending on setup)
- Duration: 12 months (strong extension potential)
- Start: ASAP / February 2026
- Location: Hybrid – up to 2 days per week in London
- Team: Business Analyst, Solution Architect, Test Manager
Why This Role?
- Long-term programme with strong funding and delivery mandate
- High-visibility project with senior stakeholder exposure
- Opportunity to shape core specialty insurance platforms across Europe
