Senior Project Manager

Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact on Change Delivery?

We are looking for an individual to work across our International Portfolio of initiatives, supporting strategic priorities by implementing business and technical solutions.

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

The opportunity:

Change Delivery is a global function that works with the Board and executive management to provide full research and development to advise and deliver critical initiatives. The International portfolio comprises initiatives across wide range of regions and types including but not limited to: product launches, new distribution channels, setting up new functions / teams, acquisitions, and operational efficiency programmes.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Change Delivery team.

Working as part of a small team, the individual will be responsible for supporting strategic priorities by implementing business and technical solutions, within agreed timescales and budget.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be responsible for leading significant business and technical projects that align with international strategic goals. This includes defining and driving business benefits within specified time frames, cost, quality, and risk, as well as managing, reporting, and communicating progress. You’ll engage with the business from the start to the closure of projects, ensuring benefits are realised and that quality and technical standards are met.

Your duties will involve building and recommending project and program proposals in collaboration with stakeholders, determining approaches, resource requirements, and limitations. You’ll lead the development of business cases for projects and programs, track their progress, and plan and monitor the program and interrelated projects. This includes creating stage and exception plans, mobilising and motivating project teams, managing third-party deliverables and targets, and reporting on project and program risks while developing contingency plans.

You’ll also be responsible for monitoring overall progress, resources, and budgets, initiating corrective actions when necessary, and maintaining project and program governance, change control, and configuration management. You’ll work with IT stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical standards and ensure a smooth transition to business as usual, with benefits being owned and measured.

Our must-haves:

• Experience working in the London Market Insurance sector, exposure to the Delegated Authority preferable

• Significant experience of working in project management and driving business outcomes

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong capability in project financial management

• Strong change management / business improvement experience

• Experienced in rigorous planning and delivering in tight timescales and constraints 

• Knowledge & experience in vendor contract negotiation and management

• Knowledge & experience of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodology

• Solid understanding of MS applications and project management tools, for the planning, tracking and manipulation of project plans, data and MI

• Prince 2 or equivalent Project Management certification

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world.

We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further

What’s in it for you?

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package…

• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave

• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer

• There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!

Are you ready to play your part?

Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at [email protected] or call us at 0161 507 5827 to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.

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