Operational Resilience Project Manager - Insurance

Operational Resilience Project Manager - Insurance

Posted 2 weeks ago by Lorien

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Redhill, Surrey

Summary: The Operational Resilience Project Manager role involves overseeing the development and execution of Operational Resilience plans for a Global Insurance Client on a 6-month contract. The position requires active participation in governance forums and management of project risks, while also supporting process owners and coordinating third-party assessments. The role necessitates travel to Redhill once a week and is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for underwriting and ensuring the client have achievable Operational Resilience plans
  • Ensure accurate reporting against plan and attend key governance forums, steering committees
  • Primary escalation and management point for Operational Resilience project risks
  • Key escalation point for subject matter experts (SMEs)
  • Support process owners in the development, review, and overall execution of the process
  • Monitor changes in strategy, vision, or approaches in the wider organisation to maintain alignment with Operational Resilience plans
  • Identify main assets to be considered from the Business Impact Analysis results (e.g., critical IT applications, critical third parties, etc.)
  • Undertake analysis with Business Departments to understand what capabilities can be made available to support a recovery if those risks materialise
  • Assume day-to-day responsibility for crisis management in the Entity/Business Unit covering all offices and operations
  • Coordinate and support the development and execution of the Third-Party assessments
  • Review assessment results and confirm rating of Third Party's risk level
  • Support Risk and Communications to organise and facilitate risk and issues mapping sessions

Key Skills:

  • Experience in project management within the insurance sector
  • Strong understanding of Operational Resilience frameworks
  • Ability to manage risks and escalate issues effectively
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Analytical skills for Business Impact Analysis
  • Experience in crisis management and third-party assessments
  • Proficiency in reporting and governance processes

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Redhill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other