Project ManagerRate: £600 to £650 per day - Inside IR35 via UmbrellaInitial 6 MonthsLocation: Hybrid/Remote working with travel to Warwickshire as requiredOur leading, Midlands based financial services client is replacing their Policy admin system, and require an accomplished and proactive, delivery focussed Project Manager for an initial 6 month contract, to join a thriving team based in Warwickshire.This role is to work on a very large and exciting transformation program of work, and the primary focus will be to lead and plan deliverables for the projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.This job will be working in a regulated environment and we are looking for someone with tenacity, but who is equally driven and can deliver results.Deliverables:

Deliverable 1: Define projects/workstreams including scope, deliverables, roles and responsibilities and ensure they are clear, agreed and communicated to all key stakeholders
Deliverable 2: Plan, structure, track, report on and lead project/workstream activity in line with their Change Framework to ensure that stakeholders, dependencies, cost, quality, and time are managed within agreed parameters
Deliverable 3: Design, establish and lead the project team/workstream ensuring the appropriate skills and behaviours are in place to enable project delivery in an efficient and cost-effective way
Deliverable 4: Manage third party suppliers and services in liaison with Group Procurement, Group IT, Legal and Finance departments in accordance with standards, policies and agreements as required by the project
Deliverable 5: Anticipate, monitor, manage and report on progress, risks, issues and dependencies in line with their Risk Policy and Change Framework to protect the project deliverables and benefits defined in the Business Case
Deliverable 6: Build and maintain internal and external business relationships to ensure the effective and successful delivery of project deliverables as defined in the project scope

Skills/Experience:

Very strong Generalist Project Manager with a good technical understanding (able to understand jargin)
Strong stakeholder management - need a business focused person – someone who can engage in the business
Financial Services/Insurance experience - ESSENTIAL
Knowledge of Guidewire Policy Centre (our client is implementing Guidewire Policy Centre) - desirable
Excellent communication skills to ensure strong and appropriate business engagement
Forward thinking (what could go wrong and mitigating all of those risks)
Strong delivery experience with a range of delivery methodologies

If your background aligns to the role and you would like to apply, please do so by clicking the link and you will receive an update on your application in due course. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates; apologies for any inconvenience caused.Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions - unfortunately our client is not able to consider visa's or provide sponsorship - please consider this when applying.We take great pride in representing socially responsible clients who not only prioritise diversity and inclusion but also actively combat social inequality. Together, we have the power to make a profound impact on fostering a more equitable and inclusive society. By working with us, you become part of a movement dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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