Business Project Manager

Lockton Europe is building out a Business Project and Programme team and requires the successful candidate to be able to help frame and mature the services/standards provided and act as an enabler, assisting the successful delivery of our project portfolio whilst providing our leaders with the insights and assurances they need to support successful delivery.Reporting to the Head of Project and Programme Management, this role will require working with senior stakeholders across various Divisions fulfilling the usual duties of a Project Manager including agreeing deliverables, success criteria and resource requirements as well reporting on the status of all elements of the project such as progress against the project plan, costs (estimated & actual), quality assurance and risk mitigation activities.This is a very varied role, which will provide the opportunity to use existing skills and experience whilst acquiring new ones. The portfolio has initially been created to help support the realisation of business benefits following the continued expansion (both organically & through M&A) of Lockton Europe.Key Responsibilities• Meet with stakeholders to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and budgets whilst working with subject matter experts to develop the end-to-end delivery scope• Develop project plans based on needs and requirements to guide associates and project teams• Utilising analytical and problem-solving skills while planning, designing, executing and monitoring every aspect of the project• Planning and execution of one or multiple projects at a time• Monitor project performance to ensure quality delivery in a timely and efficient manner• Compile and submit relevant project reports• Utilise excellent leadership communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders• Always having the business user and the experience of our customers/clients in mind• Collaboration with other team members to ensure the best outcomes are achieved• Be an active advocate for change and to bring your knowledge of best practise in project management to help progress the teams’ continual improvementAbout YouEssential: • A solid understanding of the insurance/reinsurance industry• Demonstrable experience leading projects or programmes across all phases of the project lifecycle and an understanding of key project and/or programme delivery methodologies• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-discipline teams both directly and through influence• Strong communicator (written and verbal) with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation including C-Suite• Strong independent thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive nature and not afraid to challenge as appropriate• Flexible and adaptable with experience of working to tight/changing deadlines• Ability to work as an effective member of a team with an openness to new ways of working and approachesDesirable: • London Market Broker experience• Experience of acquisition, integration or business transfer• Experience of Target Operating Model design/rollout; system implementations/general business change