Project Manager

Underwriting Collective | Part of PIB Group

We are looking for a Project Manager to deliver a varied portfolio of projects across our business. From large-scale transformation programmes to medium-sized change initiatives, you will work with stakeholders across multiple business entities and locations, providing a professional and structured approach to project delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

·         Ensure scope is clearly defined and that project deliverables meet the business requirements and project objectives.

·         Develop and maintain the project plan from initiation to project closedown to ensure delivery within agreed timescales.

·         Co-ordinate activities/resources required for the project capturing actual costs and re-plan as necessary.

·         Draft Business Cases for projects where you are the project manager.

·         Proactively manage issues to resolution, initiating corrective action as necessary to ensure the project remains on schedule and budget.

·         Deliver effective change and configuration management through change control procedures and approvals.

·         Provide status updates to the Business Change Manager and ensure issues are escalated in a timely manner.

·         Identify, evaluate, and document risks to delivery.

·         Identify and prioritise key stakeholder relationships clearly communicating and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

·         Deliver standard artefacts as defined by the project management methodology. (RAID logs, Plans, Action Logs, Impact Assessments etc)

·         Ensure all project information, plans and documentation are kept up to date and stored in the shared directory.

What we’re looking for:

·         Proven project management experience in a financial services environment. Preferably Insurance – (Desirable).

·         Proven successful delivery of projects in a financial services or regulated environment.

·         Project management methodologies and their application in a variety of environments.

·         Full project lifecycle in business and IT environments.

·         Financial services industry preferably in broker and insurer environments, awareness of products and the regulated environment.

·         Assertive and confident manner in using remote communications methods.

·         Customer focused with the ability to build excellent rapport with colleagues.

·         Happy to perform a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments.

Why PIB Group?

PIB Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.

We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don’t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow, we’d love to hear from you!

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.