Project Manager- Insurance Platforms

Introduction: Wipro is looking for a Project Manager – Insurance Platforms with previous experience of Insurance domain. This is a new role which will be at the heart of the growth agenda for the organization. The role will have a primary focus on Project management and stakeholder engagement. The Company: Wipro is a well-led organization where innovation is our differentiator. We ranked as a “Top Employer” as part of the Top Employer Institute 2024 annual listings. We were assessed on several key HR practices including Diversity and Inclusion and Gender. This is accompanied by achieving solid business growth in the last ten quarters against a backdrop of high inflation and geopolitical turmoil. As a Project Manager – Insurance Platforms you will be a part of Wipro Domain & Consulting Business Line. At D&C, we are not only the best at execution, but we also act as a proactive force of change, a true partner in our clients’ transformation journey. Wipro is at the forefront of helping companies around the world transform so that they can deliver great experiences to their customers, partners and employees. At Domain and Consulting (D&C), we are at the heart of this endeavour. With an entrepreneurial mindset and creative outlook, we evaluate customers’ problems and craft innovative solutions that involve the use of technologies like Cloud, AI, 5G and robotic automation. All this is done while working with clients simultaneously to deliver outstanding results. As a Project Manager – Insurance Platforms you will be a part of the Insurance Practice where we help insurance companies transform the way they do business through digital powered customer experience & analytics/cognition enabled business transformation. Our transformation consulting framework enables modernization & complete digitalization of insurance organization. Leading practices include - Sales & Distribution Transformation, POS Transformation, Underwriting Transformation, Claims Transformation. Purpose of the Role: You will be responsible to lead and manage a large IT programme with the ability to communicate with the platform leads within the business. Your Responsibilities: As the Project Manager – Insurance Platforms you will: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and allocation of resources Lead project teams, including internal and external partners, ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals and objectives Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery Maintain clear and open communication channels with project partners, providing regular updates and reports Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and best practices Monitor project budgets and expenditures, making vital adjustments to stay within budget Lead project scope and change requests, ensuring they align with project objectives Champion strong relationships with clients, vendors, and team members to improve collaboration and project success Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes Identify and resolve project issues and obstacles to keep projects on track Work key and senior stakeholders across the business Strong business engagement to bring people together to seek out mutually beneficial solutions and approaches to issues or problem areas Manifest the rule of “no surprises” to stakeholders – progress monitoring, manage and reporting on an on-going basis Mandatory Skills/Experience: Strong technical experience of working with platforms, systems, applications within the UK Insurance industry Should have previously worked in a technical role and the ability to communicate with the leads Previous experience of working with mainstream policy admin systems in UK Life Insurance, Pensions, Annuities Platform & Data migration experience Able to lead and drive progress Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent presentation skills /visual representations Knowledge of Agile, Scrum and Kanban, Jira and confluence Your Benefits: You will receive a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, training, and development, as well as an exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business. Equal Opportunities: Wipro is an advocate for positive change and conscious inclusion. As a global employer, we strive to create a diverse Wipro family by remaining committed to the development of our culture, diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace.