Title:  Programme Manager (Europe) 1

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.  

Programme Manager (APAC) 

The Programme Manager will lead change and transformation initiatives within our Change Portfolio, supporting our functional objectives and overall strategy. This role will be required to successfully plan and execute growth strategy in APAC, supporting £200m of growth over five years, in line with the current business plan.

Responsibilities 

• Ownership of the overarching Programme Plan to incl. an integrated plan with the target operating model, business case and implementation activities and timeframes. 
• Being the key point of contact for the workstream leads to feed into the plan covering; The target operating model incl. legal/regulatory set-up, people and technology strategy and ensuring all capability models and to-be processes are clearly documented and approved.
• Keeping the Business Requirements and function requirements design(s) aligned. Ensure that Dependencies and intersections of this body of work and the wider portfolio are understood and aligned
• Create and embed a communications plan to ensure all parties are kept informed, updated and aware of progress of the APAC expansion implementation
• Engage and have regular touchpoints with colleagues across the Change Portfolio to identify cross project dependencies and agree owners/deliverables aligned with these dependencies 
• Liaise with Group COO, Head of Change and Head of IT in relation to budgetary and resource requirements to enable successful delivery
• Work in collaboration with any chosen third party consultants, IT & Procurement to ensure external vendors are meeting the obligations of their contracts/SoWs
• Lead high priority change initiatives identified by Leadership , relating to expansion initiatives, included but not limited to; location, regulatory, statutory and legal environment, operations, human resources and technology design and implementation
• Taking the defined strategy and moving this into tangible deliverables, resulting in having the required operating model and associated people, technology, data and processes in place
• Lead key conversations with local regulators to gain regulatory approval as required by the programme
• Define project scope and objectives: Work with stakeholders to clearly define the scope and objectives of the project, outlining what needs to be accomplished and the desired outcomes.
• Project Planning: Ensuring a clear project/programme plan is available at all times. Ensuring that tasks, timelines, resources, and milestones are shown as required by the business and or stakeholder group.
• Manage resources: Resource evaluation and allocation across the Portfolio. Working pro-actively with stakeholders to ensure this is estimated, allocated and utilised effectively to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Budget management: Lead the creation and management of project budgets which require monitoring and review throughout the life of the programme, aligned with support of the business Sponsor
• Assess the change impact: Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders. 
• Risk management: Identifying, documenting and managing potential risks, issues and dependencies across programmes. Ensuring a mitigation plan is in place to remediate. 
• Monitor and control progress: Monitor the progress, track performance plan, and takes corrective actions when necessary to keep the project on track.
• Quality assurance: Project documentation and outputs should meet required quality standards and specifications and should be managed in accordance with the agreed portfolio governance

Skills and Experience

• Significant and demonstrable Programme Management experience
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the London Market, including working with regulatory bodies 
• Understanding of business strategy and expansion planning at a Global level 
• Proven team leadership skills and ability to drive decision making at an Executive level 
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders at an Executive level 
• Proven and demonstrated Insurance Industry knowledge
• Strong understanding of Regulatory Compliance across Insurance 
• Proven understanding of Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)
• Excellent organisational, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate into actionable recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to change
• Knowledge of business analysis techniques and processes
• Understanding of Data Security and Privacy across Insurance products

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience working across Global Change and Transformation  
• Experience working within the APAC region and/or with the ASIC

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.
 

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