Project Manager

Who are we?

Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our Central Project Team at Howden UK&I. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with business stakeholders and contribute significantly to the successful delivery of strategic change programmes that align with our business objectives.

You’ll be at the heart of transformation, leading integration projects, and ensuring that all initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end project delivery across business integration initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.
- Produce and maintain key project documentation including Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), and RAID logs.
- Ensure alignment of project deliverables with business needs and strategic goals.
- Track project progress, manage budgets and timelines, and initiate corrective actions when needed.
- Champion the PMO framework, ensuring adherence to governance, quality standards, and reporting requirements.
- Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication and managing expectations.
- Drive continuous improvement and proactively identify and resolve project risks and issues.

What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in the Insurance or Financial Services sectors.
- Strong knowledge of PRINCE2 or similar project management methodologies.
- Demonstrated success in delivering business integration projects.
- Deep understanding of project lifecycle components and documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a logical, solution-oriented mindset.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- A proactive, self-starter attitude with the ability to drive change and deliver results.
- Familiarity with the insurance sector is a strong advantage.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
- Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new- We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges- We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
- Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)