Project Manager

Pricing Project Manager Competitive Day Rate London - 3 days required in the office Contract Aspen Insurance, a renowned leader in the specialty insurance and reinsurance sector, is seeking a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the implementation of an innovative pricing tool within their reinsurance team. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that values respect, honesty, trust, and professionalism at its core. Aspen Insurance is committed to nurturing your career growth by providing a supportive environment where achievement is recognised and rewarded. As Project Manager, you will be instrumental in guiding both internal stakeholders and external partners through the successful delivery of this critical project, ensuring seamless adoption of new agile methodologies and fostering strong connections across diverse teams. With flexible working opportunities and a culture that champions collaboration and professional development, Aspen Insurance offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your own expertise.

* Join Aspen Insurance, a leading global insurer known for its commitment to respect, honesty, trust, and professionalism, where your contributions are valued and your career can flourish.

* Take ownership of a high-profile project implementing a cutting-edge pricing tool for the reinsurance team, collaborating with expert colleagues and trusted vendors to deliver real business value.

* Benefit from flexible working opportunities, ongoing training and development programmes, and the support of knowledgeable leaders who are dedicated to helping you succeed.

What you'll do: As Project Manager at Aspen Insurance in London, you will be entrusted with overseeing the end-to-end implementation of a sophisticated pricing tool within the reinsurance division. Your day-to-day activities will involve orchestrating collaborative efforts among multidisciplinary teams-ranging from IT specialists to actuarial experts-to ensure every aspect of the project aligns with strategic business objectives. You will be responsible for crafting detailed plans that map out each phase of delivery while maintaining vigilant oversight on progress against key milestones. By facilitating regular communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors, you will help drive consensus on requirements and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported in adopting new agile practices. Your ability to anticipate challenges before they arise will be crucial in mitigating risks and keeping the project on track. Ultimately, your success in this role will be measured by your capacity to deliver tangible business benefits through careful planning, empathetic stakeholder engagement, and unwavering attention to quality throughout every stage of implementation.

* Develop and deliver comprehensive project plans that clearly outline objectives, timelines, budgets, and key deliverables for the implementation of the new pricing tool.

* Collaborate closely with stakeholders across IT, business units, architecture, data management, finance, actuarial science, and operations to define project scope and ensure alignment on goals.

* Coordinate cross-functional teams to produce detailed low-level data architecture designs as well as end-to-end solution architectures required for successful project delivery.

* Plan for the effective delivery of technical designs by managing dependencies between teams and ensuring all necessary resources are in place.

* Identify potential risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle; develop robust mitigation strategies to address these challenges proactively.

* Monitor progress against established milestones and budgets by tracking performance metrics and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon schedules.

* Facilitate regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders to provide transparent status updates and foster open communication channels.

* Support technical delivery squads by promoting agile ways of working such as Scrum; guide business stakeholders through adoption of these methodologies for optimal results.

* Own stakeholder communications by delivering clear reporting that provides certainty around delivery timelines and outcomes.

* Ensure compliance with Aspen's Change Management policies as well as industry standards and regulations; conduct thorough post-implementation reviews to guarantee smooth transitions into operational teams.

What you bring: In joining Aspen Insurance as Project Manager in London, your extensive background managing complex projects within the (re)insurance sector will set you up for success. Your familiarity with both agile methodologies like Scrum-and hybrid models blending agile with more structured approaches-will enable you to guide teams through change smoothly while maintaining focus on shared goals. You bring deep knowledge of vendor management best practices which ensures commercial safety without compromising on quality or timeliness. Your understanding of CICD processes means you can bridge gaps between technical requirements and business needs effectively. With proven experience driving process improvement initiatives across multi-disciplinary environments, you are adept at identifying opportunities for greater efficiency while always keeping stakeholder interests front-of-mind. Your advanced organisational skills allow you to juggle competing priorities effortlessly while maintaining meticulous attention to detail. Above all else, your approachable manner fosters trust among colleagues at all levels-making it easy for others to collaborate openly with you throughout every phase of delivery.

* Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager within the (re)insurance industry managing complex technology implementations from inception through completion.

* Proven track record delivering projects using Agile methodologies such as Scrum while also being comfortable operating within hybrid frameworks that blend agile with traditional approaches like Waterfall.

* Strong vendor management skills with an emphasis on prioritising safe commercial agreements alongside timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

* Comprehensive understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD) pipelines as well as other modern software development practices relevant to large-scale system rollouts.

* Experience driving process improvements or process excellence initiatives that result in measurable efficiency gains or enhanced business outcomes.

* Exceptional organisational abilities encompassing planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management across multiple workstreams simultaneously.

* Advanced proficiency with leading project management tools (such as Jira or MS Project) enabling effective tracking of tasks, dependencies, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

* Outstanding interpersonal skills allowing you to build rapport quickly with diverse groups including technical teams, business users, senior executives, and third-party vendors alike.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills essential for producing clear reports, facilitating productive meetings, and ensuring all parties remain informed at every stage of delivery.

* A recognised project management certification such as PMP or equivalent would be advantageous but is not mandatory.

What sets this company apart: Aspen Insurance stands out as an employer due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace built on respect, honesty, trust, and professionalism. Since its founding in 2002, Aspen has grown into one of the world's most respected specialty insurers by consistently delivering tailored solutions that meet clients' evolving needs. The company places equal importance on how work is accomplished as it does on what is achieved-creating an environment where collaboration thrives alongside individual growth. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance while still offering ample opportunities for professional advancement through ongoing training programmes. Aspen's supportive leadership team takes pride in recognising achievement at every level-ensuring that everyone feels valued for their contributions regardless of role or tenure. By joining Aspen Insurance in London as Project Manager, you become part of a community dedicated not only to delivering outstanding results but also nurturing long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success.

What's next: If you are ready to take your career forward with a company that values your expertise while supporting your personal growth journey-this is your moment! Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next rewarding challenge awaits at Aspen Insurance. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss further.