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Lead Project Manager

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Transformation & Change Management

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Alistair Britten

  • Contact email:

    Alistair.Britten@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-072025-284695_1753451907

  • Published:

    about 19 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-24


Lead Project Manager - Strategic Change | Insurance Sector

Insurance Client | London/Hybrid - 2 days | Excellent Package + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a proven project leader ready to shape and drive strategic change across a global insurance organisation?

Our client - a highly respected and well-capitalised international insurance group - is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee business-critical transformation initiatives, manage a team of experienced Project Managers, and embed best-in-class project delivery standards.

In this high-impact role, you will:

  • Lead and mentor a team of international Project Managers
  • Provide project assurance and governance oversight at the enterprise level
  • Drive the successful delivery of complex change programmes across business and IT
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Group and Executive leaders
  • Collaborate with a strong Business Analysis and PMO function to embed best practices

Key experience required:

  • 10+ years in project delivery within Insurance/Reinsurance (Lloyd's market understanding ideal)
  • Strong leadership of cross-functional delivery teams
  • Previous experience line managing a team of Project Managers
  • Proven track record of managing complex change initiatives
  • Deep knowledge of project governance, assurance, and stakeholder engagement
  • Project and Agile certifications preferred

You'll join a forward-thinking business recognised for its agility, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to employee wellbeing - including a market-leading benefits package and a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Interested?

Please apply for a confidential discussion. Full client details will be shared at screening stage.

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