Project Manager

About us

Munich Re is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions.  New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions.

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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Project Manager

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to be based in London on a full-time basis, reporting into the Head of Subsection – GSI IT Portfolio Management.

As a Project Manager you will be accountable for executing a diverse range of projects that support one or more lines of business. You’ll have the responsibility to deliver results on time and budget, working with global teams across a range of IT disciplines including Architecture, Service Delivery, Application Teams and external service providers and vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks
• Ensure adherence and adoption of Munich Re’s project management methodology – ‘One Essentials’
• Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities.
• Defining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation – both internal and third party.
• Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Drive delivery across internal teams and third-party suppliers, securing commitments, removing blockers and taking corrective action where milestones are at risk.
• Preparing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities.  Managing delivery of the project according to this plan.
• Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
• Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget, in accordance with approved authorities and change processes.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.
• Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Knowledge and Skills

• 3+ years of experience delivering IT or digital projects, preferably in Financial Services or a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to own and drive end-to-end IT project delivery, translating customer needs into clear plans, removing blockers and managing risks and dependencies through to implementation and handover.
• Ability to manage project costs and budgets to agreed baselines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate others and negotiate deadlines and delivery commitments.
• Ability to work within a structured project governance framework, ensuring required documentation, approvals and controls are in place throughout the project lifecycle.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work globally across businesses and international cultures to deliver results.
• Preferably, you are already ITIL, Scrum or PMI certified or have the readiness to pursue one with our support

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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