Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Project Manager REPORTS TO: Chief Information Officer
JOB PURPOSE:
Responsible for the delivery of business and technical projects, utilising UK and offshore resource in a delivery team managing a variety of client facing and internal projects of varying sizes.

The role will at times involve client facing activity.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Business/Organisational

• Overall responsibility for project requirements gathering and management


• Responsible for work prioritisation and scheduling


• Management of and apportioning work to team participants


• Responsible for leading and directing the project resources


• Provide leadership and expertise within the field of project delivery


• Ensuring that the project teams adhere to the principles, guidelines, and best practices of the delivery and product strategy as defined


• Building and maintenance of quality standards as well as enforcing technical and testing standards.


• Be an escalation point for all matters related to risks and issues within the assigned project and operate as a primary point of contact for the team


• Provision of MI to line manager


• Adherence to all PPL Policies and Procedures including Data Protection, Security & Health & Safety

People/Culture

• Awareness and determination to always demonstrate respectful & inclusive behaviours to contribute to a positive PPL culture


• Able to motivate a team, recognize good talent and bring out the best out of each individual to support project delivery

Experience

• Must have a proven background in Project Management including resourcing, budgeting, scheduling and reporting


• Experience of MS Project and other planning and scheduling tools


• A track record in successful delivery of new and enhanced software applications to external clients


• Flexible approach within a structured environment


• Exposure to London Market Insurance ideally with a working knowledge of electronic messaging


• Previous software house experience useful although not essential.


• Experience of establishing credible relationships within the IT and client community, working at MD, CIO, CTO level

Skills & Competencies

• Ability and drive to work independently without supervision and take ownership of assigned tasks


• Good communication skills, both spoken and written are essential


• Able to demonstrate a passion for quality and pride in their work; an enquiring mind and the desire to constantly improve their skills and knowledge


• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines


• Able to manage project interdependencies and stakeholder delivery expectations


• Able to maintain high delivery standards and performance of project teams, comprised of internal employees, contractors and external suppliers


• Able to quickly assess and quantify short- and long-term impact of change, deal with ambiguity and uncertainty and be able to evaluate and present options to meet business expectations


• Effective influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources


• There will be a high degree of client facing work so the candidate must be articulate and presentable at all times

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age or experience for this role.