General information
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Location
United Kingdom, London, London
Work Place
Hybrid
Region
UK
Vacancy details
Job Profile
Lockton - Experienced Professional
Title
Project Manager - Technology
Description
We’re seeking a Project Manager to drive complex regional and global initiatives aligned with our organizational goals.
This role will define business direction, lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape technology solutions, influence decision-making, and deliver impactful change across systems, policies, and programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads regional and global technology projects using Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid methodologies across all phases — planning, design, testing, and implementation.
- Defines project objectives and deliverables aligned with business goals, collaborating with stakeholders, management, and project teams.
- Coordinates cross-functional project teams, including internal members and external vendors, ensuring proper resource allocation and capacity management.
- Develops, executes, and maintains detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, budgets (if applicable), and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manages project scope and day-to-day operations, identifying and resolving issues efficiently while ensuring adherence to Lockton’s project methodology and standards
- Communicates project status and key information regularly to stakeholders, team members, and executive leadership.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date project documentation, ensuring appropriate storage and accessibility.
- Engages with third-party vendors for oversight and collaboration on project deliverables as needed.
- Provides project oversight for smaller projects and IT product-related initiatives, offering strategic input and support.
- Supports business and technical requirement development, ensuring alignment between IT solutions and business needs.
- Works closely with IT teams, business units, and consultants to ensure effective delivery of IT solutions and services
- Develops and shares best practices, procedures, and guidelines to support consistent project execution.
- May act as Program Manager, developing business roadmaps, aligning initiatives with business strategy, and managing governance and resource planning.
Candidate Profile
Requirements:
- BS/BA degree preferred or equivalent education and/or experience. An MBA is a plus.
- Extensive project management work experience required.
- Experience in articulating and documenting project management documentation.
- Strong project management, time management, initiative and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Excellent at collaboration and relationship building.
- Experience in planning and performing functional testing.
- Experience within the insurance and brokerage industry is a plus.
- Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
- Possesses good understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
- Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and written.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Scheduled
Full Time Permanent