Lead Project Manager

Enstar Group

42d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Project Manager (PM) excels in a business facing role and has a proven track record of delivery in the Insurance / Financial Services industry. The candidate will manage the US and EU based team of Project Managers along with helping to develop/implement PM best practices alongside the Central Programme Management Office (PMO). They will work closely with the Lead Business Analyst (BA) to help ensure that current and future projects are delivered in line with PM and BA best practices, based on the type and scale of projects, along with ensuring the identified business benefits are realised. This role will provide project assurance to the Business Change Delivery Lead to enable the Business Change Team to meet its operational and strategic objectives. Additionally, this role will also be required to deliver ad hoc projects in co-ordination with internal and/or external teams as appropriate. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven, experienced project leader who is passionate about raising project management standards, driving high performance, and ensuring the seamless delivery of complex business change initiatives.

Requirements

10+ years of project management experience within the insurance/reinsurance sector with at least 5 years in a management role
Lloyd’s market understanding
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing a team of project managers in a diverse environment with a strong background in assurance, governance and methodology
A demonstrable record of the delivery of business and technology change
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Evidence of working with all levels of an organisation
Evidence of extensive knowledge and experience of solving complex problems, considering enterprise-wide solutions and impact
Expert analytical, numerical and project management skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint, Access and Azure DevOps
Professional qualification in project management
Highly structured: ability to work in a logical and organised manner
Analytical thinking: ability to tackle issues and problems in a logical and organised way, with the ability to create solid written project artifacts
Process improvement: ability to offer advice on process improvement, contributing to the Business and PM practice at Enstar
Concern for detail: desire to ensure accuracy and quality in work delivered
Results orientation: ability to set high goals, focusing on the delivery of targets, quality and deadlines
Flexible & Resilient: Demonstrated success in a fast- paced environment with ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and demands
Communications skills: excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with individuals at the highest levels of the organization
Relationship building: ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts who may contribute to success, both within and beyond the organisation
Team Player: evidence of successful team building and collaboration skills
Confident, but with a level of self-awareness

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day management and mentoring of the Business Change Project Managers, including objective setting and performance management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, ensuring they adhere to high-quality project management standards.
Drive accuracy and accountability in all project updates, ensuring financials, risks, issues, and artefacts are consistently correct and up to date.
Conduct regular quality assurance on project reporting, identifying and resolving errors before submission
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching project managers in best practices, governance, and methodology
Ensure that all PMO-required documentation (e.g., RAID logs, budgets, plans) is readily available and current
Develop standard templates for communication with stakeholders e.g. Steering Committees, Working Groups
Establish clear processes for tracking and updating key project data, ensuring PMO and stakeholders have access to timely and accurate information
Direct and manage large, complex projects following the Enstar Project Management methodology, from initiation through to successful delivery
Work with senior stakeholders to develop robust business cases that clearly define the project / programme benefits and support the approval process
Define project scope, objectives and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop and maintain robust project plans, clearly defining critical paths, key milestones, and dependencies
Identifying and estimating the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Resolve resource constraints and/or conflicts
Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues and implement effective mitigation strategies
Proactively manage changes in projects, ensuring appropriate contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies are in place
Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders including the EU and Group Executive
Ensure clear communication lines are in place and that expectations are managed and escalations are handled professionally
Thrive under pressure, maintaining composure to navigate challenges efficiently
Act as a key point of contact between the Business Change Delivery Lead, PMO, and delivery teams to ensure seamless project execution

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverage
Virtual 24/7 urgent care with board-certified doctors and pediatricians
Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expenses
Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-being
Optional Pet & Home/Auto Insurance
Wellness Reimbursement program (up to $600 annual reimbursement for wellness-related expenses, i.e., gym memberships, massage, etc.)
401K retirement plan (company matches up to 6% of employee contribution)
One paid annual volunteer day
Professional Qualifications and Study Support
Training, Conferences & Seminars
Digital Learning Hub (LinkedIn Learning)