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Overview
Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM) is seeking a Project Manager to be based in Manchester (Hybrid working 2-3 days). Lead change and transformation initiatives within our Global Change Portfolio. This role is crucial to leading and ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives across change, growth and transformation.
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Responsibilities
* Project Ownership: Lead, drive and be responsible for project delivery.
* Define project scope and objectives: Collaborate with stakeholders to articulate the scope, objectives and desired outcomes.
* Project Planning: Maintain a clear project/programme plan detailing tasks, timelines, resources, and milestones.
* Manage resources: Evaluate and allocate resources across the portfolio, working with stakeholders to ensure effective utilization.
* Budget management: Monitor and review project budgets in collaboration with the project sponsor.
* Assess the change impact: Conduct impact analyses, assess readiness, and identify key stakeholders.
* Communication: Communicate clearly and transparently; coordinate with external parties (Claims TPA’s, fronting companies, and other Munich Re entities) to support design, development, delivery and management of key communications.
* Risk management: Identify, document and manage risks, issues and dependencies; implement mitigation plans.
* Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication among team members and stakeholders; prepare and moderate workshops and meetings with senior management and subject-matter experts.
* Monitor, control and report progress: Track project progress and take corrective actions to stay on track.
* Quality assurance: Ensure project outputs meet quality standards and governance requirements.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience
* Experience managing complex business, change or transformational projects with responsibility for core delivery.
* Strong Insurance Industry knowledge, including understanding of the London Market.
* Experience working within specialty insurance markets.
* Understanding of Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid).
* Ability to thrive in a changing environment; strong stakeholder management and ability to drive executive-level decisions.
* Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with actionable recommendations.
* Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and adaptability to change.
* Clear presenting skills with the ability to balance big-picture and detail-oriented work.
* Resilience to manage business change or adversity.
* Knowledge of business analysis techniques and processes; awareness of data security and privacy across insurance products.
If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience. We recognise diversity as multi-dimensional and are committed to building a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities to succeed. All candidates can request reasonable adjustments at any point in our recruitment process by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
Our approach to ESG aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics, including supporting local initiatives and volunteering opportunities.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* 10% non-contributory pension
* Eligibility for an annual bonus
* Private medical and dental insurance
* Critical illness, life assurance and permanent health insurance
* Wellbeing and development scheme, EAP and health assessments (subject to eligibility)
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Study and continuing professional development support
* Hybrid working + IT home setup support
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