Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - Wrisk

Description

We are looking for a solution-oriented Project Manager capable of uniting teams to achieve optimal outcomes. The Project Manager will forge robust relationships to empower them to influence key stakeholders and challenge the status quo. The role will involve engagement in a multitude of projects spanning our Platform and Insurance sectors and will encompass diverse tasks, from orchestrating new product launches and platform enhancements to overseeing technological updates and driving business and regulatory transformations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate seamlessly across various business functions to drive project activities, comprehend deliverables, and meet ambitious timelines.
• Navigate the complex terrain of stakeholder management, effectively liaising with individuals from various business functions.
• Embracing change, adeptly handling conflicts and resolutions, and taking responsibility for planning and executing projects in alignment with the long-term vision of the business.
• Provide leadership, guidance, advice, and direction to project team members.
• Identify and resolve project-related issues implement remedial actions and devise quality plans.
• Working within a governance framework, implement appropriate controls and timely and efficiently report project progress, benefits, and achievements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (2:1 minimum).
• Proven track record in project delivery within a similarly fast-paced and complex environment, leading projects from inception to successful completion within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
• In-depth knowledge of project management delivery methodologies, frameworks, and project governance and controls.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, allowing engagement at all organisational levels.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities, combined with initiative and drive.
• Attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality work, and adeptly administering, facilitating, and managing various project processes and documentation.
• Exceptional coordination skills for internal due diligence and business integration work streams, ensuring consistency, quality, and proactive resolution of anomalies.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• The innate ability to negotiate, influence, challenge, and secure commitment, coupled with a broad business perspective and acumen.

Preferred (but not essential):

• Certifications in project management.
• Experience in project delivery employing diverse methodologies.
• Background in Financial Services.