Business Transformation Project Manager, Insurance

We are currently partnering with a market-leading Insurer to recruit a Business Change Project Manager. The role turns strategic objectives into clear delivery plans and drives cross-functional projects from scope through implementation to sustainable change while working closely with sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts to manage dependencies and deliver successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning and delivery of assigned transformation projects and workstreams that support strategic business objectives within agreed scope and governance.Translate strategic objectives into clear project outcomes, scope, milestones, delivery plans and measurable benefits with sponsors and stakeholders.Define project scope and schedules while maintaining a strong focus on timely delivery and measurable value.Coordinate complex cross-functional activity across teams, systems and processes while managing dependencies and business readiness.Develop and maintain delivery plans that align project milestones and dependencies with wider programme and portfolio plans.Provide sponsors and governance forums with clear reporting, delivery insight, options and recommendations to support effective decision-making.Identify and communicate the impact of delivery decisions across scope, timing, cost, risk, capacity, customer outcomes and adoption.Influence stakeholders to secure alignment, decisions, actions and ownership while maintaining momentum towards strategic outcomes.Manage project risks, issues, actions and dependencies while escalating material concerns and strategic decisions with clear analysis and recommended actions.Lead project governance through effective status meetings, working sessions, progress reporting and action tracking.Develop and deliver change management plans that support successful implementation, adoption and sustainable business outcomes.Plan and coordinate stakeholder engagement and communications to build awareness, alignment and commitment throughout the change journey.Coordinate enablement and training activity to help users and teams adopt new processes, systems and ways of working while tracking readiness and adoption.Support wider transformation and portfolio management activity through consistent use of agreed standards, tools and frameworks across planning, governance, reporting and delivery.Skills & Experience:Insurance Industry background.Strong knowledge of transformation, project, change and portfolio management disciplines, frameworks and governance.Great understanding of business change, target operating model design and implementation, and benefits realisation.Recognised project, programme or portfolio management qualification,e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, APM or equivalent.Change management qualification desirable, e.g. Prosci, APMG Change Management or equivalent.