Title:  Project Manager - IT Change and Communications (m/f/d)*

Successful candidates must be prepared to relocate to the specified job location in the job posting and will be employed directly under the hiring entity’s contractual terms.

This role will be part of Chief of Staff Tower (IT 1.1) for Global Technology at Munich Re Group, which ensures that our technology solutions align with the business strategies of ERGO, Global Specialty, MEAG, and Reinsurance. The team drives strategic transformation, oversees financial planning and reporting, and ensures global IT governance and legal compliance across all entities.

Within Group Technology function, the Project Manager leads the planning, coordination, and execution of communication initiatives for our global IT community across Munich Re and ERGO. The role focuses on driving strategic and effective internal communications, ensuring alignment with Group-wide standards, and delivering high-impact projects such as intranet development, executive messaging, and leadership events.

This position is suited for an experienced professional with a proven track record in managing complex communication and change initiatives in a global technology-driven environment.

Your Job: 

• Own and lead the delivery of high-profile communication projects within Group Technology (e.g., intranet platforms, executive newsletters, global town halls, and strategic leadership conferences).
• Develop project plans, manage budgets, and ensure all deliverables are aligned with timelines, scope, and business objectives.
• Oversee the creation and execution of communication strategies, including messaging frameworks, stakeholder engagement plans, and change communications.
• Draft, edit, and manage the distribution of high-quality internal communication content (e.g., intranet articles, executive messages, strategic updates).
• Lead coordination efforts with senior internal stakeholders and external vendors (e.g., strategic consultants, digital content agencies).
• Guide and mentor junior team members and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, reporting dashboards, and post-implementation reviews.
• Ensure communication initiatives comply with Group guidelines and contribute to the broader transformation and culture agenda of Group Technology.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in communications, project management, or change management, ideally in a complex international IT or corporate environment.
• Proven ability to manage cross-border projects independently, drive decision-making, and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German or another major business language is a strong advantage.
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and expertise with collaboration and digital communication platforms (e.g., SharePoint, MS Teams, Yammer, intranet CMS).
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and a high level of self-motivation.
• Deep interest in technology and digital transformation, with the ability to translate technical topics into clear, engaging narratives.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Katharina Schlechter

HR Consultant