Title:  Head of Program Management

About us

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.  

At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.  

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Head of Program Management

We are currently looking for a Head of Program Management to be based in either London or the United States on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Business Solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership 

• Ensure the organization aligns and has a plan for achieving the success metrics for the program and projects within GSI0 
• Establish portfolio level governance structure and sponsorship to ensure alignment with organizational priorities 

• Portfolio Oversight 

• Oversee the execution of multiple interdependent programs and projects, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with the business objectives 
• Develop and maintain a portfolio roadmap, sequencing, and resource plans 
• Establish and manage dependencies across related programs and projects ensuring a cohesive delivery 

• Operational Excellence 

• Ensure robust change management processes to mitigate risks and enhance delivery outcomes 
• Drive the development and application of portfolio communication strategies 

• Team Leadership and Development 

• Mentor, manage, and coach a team of Program and Project Managers 
• Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across the team 
• Foster professional growth and skill development within the team to ensure long-term success 

• Delivery Management 

• Track and report on portfolio budgets, milestones, and outcomes 
• Identify and resolve portfolio risks and issues, developing actional mitigation strategies 
• Drive adherence to agreed upon baselines for project cost, scope, and timelines 

• Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Build strong relationships with business units, IT leadership, and third-party vendors to ensure program alignment and success. 
• Facilitate executive steering committees and program governance meetings to drive decision-making and alignment. 

• Continuous Improvement: 

• Drive innovation in program delivery methodologies and tools to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Actively solicit feedback and apply lessons learned to future initiatives. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Educated to bachelor's degree level, preferably in IT or similar field 

• 12 + years of experience in successfully managing the delivering of IT Solutions in Applications delivery and Transformation programs and projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment, ideally in a global Finance/Insurance or regulated industry 

• Able to demonstrate strong management skills including portfolio management, financial management, change management and facilitation 

• Ability to lead and direct the portfolio under a unified portfolio lens without compromising business outcomes and priority constraints 

• Ability to work in complex organization structures and tenaciously forge a path for delivery resulting in delivery 

• Excellent communication skills, strong experience in managing the diverging interests of various stakeholders 

• Proven ability to create meaningful reports and summarize portfolio health status for stakeholder presentations 

• Proven ability to manage and track portfolio costs and budgets to agreed baselines 

• Ability to drive a mixture of functional and geographic workstreams and co-ordinate step change delivery to the business in a unified way 

• Consulting and collaborative working style creating a culture of accountability and sharing  

• A self-motivated individual able to work with varying organizational and geographic styles to the end goal of unifying and standardizing the delivery culture and capability 

• Fluent spoken and written English 

• Willingness to travel internationally 

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 and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Learning and innovating today, striving for sustainable societies and business tomorrow

At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.

Learn more about sustainability at Munich Re – choose your impact! 

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support

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