Project Manager - Insurance / InsurTech
Job Purpose: To oversee the management of projects by developing and implementing business processes tailored to meet specific business needs for one of our leading InsurTech clients. This role involves sourcing and utilizing the necessary resources and skills while adhering to defined cost, timeline, and quality parameters. The project manager will adapt and adopt suitable project management methodologies based on the project's context, selecting either predictive (plan-driven) or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches as appropriate.
Job Responsibilities:
- Initiate projects by evaluating feasibility, establishing budgets, and assembling teams and resources.
- Identify, assess, and manage risks to ensure project success.
- Utilize appropriate project management methods and tools.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to determine the project approach.
- Develop realistic plans that encompass quality, risk, and communication strategies.
- Monitor project activities against the schedule while managing stakeholder engagement.
- Track and control costs, timelines, and resource utilization, taking corrective actions as deviations occur.
- Formally acknowledge and assess any change requests.
- Ensure projects are officially closed, reviewed, and documented with lessons learned.
- Provide regular updates to management and clients.
- Maintain compliance with quality standards.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Required Skills and Experience:
Technical Skills:
- Comprehensive experience with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies.
- Strong organizational abilities to effectively plan the allocation of people and resources to meet deadlines.
- Proficient in budget monitoring and control.
- Relevant technical knowledge related to project specifics may be necessary.
Domain Knowledge:
- Must come from an insurance background.
Soft Skills:
- Effective communication and negotiation skills to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to inspire and lead project teams.
- Initiative and decisiveness, especially under pressure.
Managerial Skills:
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Capacity to mentor and support junior team members as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- PRINCE2 Foundation certification is desirable.
Sector:
- General Insurance
- Technology & Change
