Lockton Europe is expanding its PMO team and requires the successful candidate to be able to help frame and mature the services/standards provided and act as an enabler, managing 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 delivering change, as well as overseeing and managing a team of Project Managers and their portfolio of work.   

• Play a key role and support the Head of Projects & Programmes in the delivery of the expanded PMO team, working to align ways of working and foster an inclusive culture.
• Lead and manage a team of Project Managers covering a number of disciplines including business projects, digital projects and technology projects. These resources will be ringfenced to work on projects within their respective disciplines and therefore close collaboration to ensure alignment with the Head of IT and Digital will be required.
• Be an active advocate for change and to bring your knowledge of best practise in project management to help progress the teams’ continual improvement
• Ensure that the team are collaborating with other team members to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. Oversee the successful delivery of complex, high-priority projects and programmes across the full project lifecycle.
• Meet with stakeholders to identify and prioritise project requirements and objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals and organisational strategy.
• Take ownership of project scope, timelines, and budgets, coordinating with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery on time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans and provide clear leadership, guidance and direction to your team, ensuring effective execution of key milestones and deliverables.
• Utilise analytical and problem-solving skills while planning, designing, executing and monitoring every aspect of the project
• Monitor project performance to ensure quality delivery in a timely and efficient manner, and ensure effective reporting is in place for senior stakeholders

Essential:

• A solid understanding of the insurance/reinsurance industry, with proven experience managing large-scale, complex projects and leading large project teams.
• 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 strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive nature and not afraid to challenge as appropriate
• 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 approaches
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience of Target Operating Model design/rollout; system implementations/general business change
• A pragmatic and flexible approach, with a willingness to take on different roles and responsibilities in order to help successfully deliver a project
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of excellence.

Desirable:

• London Market Broker experience
• Experience of acquisition, integration or business transfer