Lead Project Manager

About you and the role: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.What you will be doingProject Team ManagementResponsible for day-to-day management and mentoring of the Business Change Project Managers, including objective setting and performance managementLead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, ensuring they adhere to high-quality project management standardsDrive accuracy and accountability in all project updates, ensuring financials, risks, issues, and artefacts are consistently correct and up to dateConduct regular quality assurance on project reporting, identifying and resolving errors before submissionFoster a culture of continuous improvement by coaching project managers in best practices, governance, and methodologEnsure that all PMO-required documentation (e.g., RAID logs, budgets, plans) is readily available and currentDevelop standard templates for communication with stakeholders e.g. Steering Committees, Working GroupEstablish clear processes for tracking and updating key project data, ensuring PMO and stakeholders have access to timely and accurate informationProject DeliveryDirect and manage large, complex projects following the Enstar Project Management methodology, from initiation through to successful deliveryWork with senior stakeholders to develop robust business cases that clearly define the project / programme benefits and support the approval processDefine project scope, objectives and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholdersDevelop and maintain robust project plans, clearly defining critical paths, key milestones, and dependenciesIdentifying and estimating the resources and participants needed to achieve project goalsResolve resource constraints and/or conflictsIdentify and proactively manage project risks and issues and implement effective mitigation strategiesProactively manage changes in projects, ensuring appropriate contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies are in placeStakeholder & Expectation ManagementDevelop and maintain close and effective working relationships with senior stakeholders including the EU and Group ExecutiveEnsure clear communication lines are in place and that expectations are managed and escalations are handled professionallyThrive under pressure, maintaining composure to navigate challenges efficientlyAct as a key point of contact between the Business Change Delivery Lead, PMO, and delivery teams to ensure seamless project executionWhat you will bring10+ years of project management experience within the insurance/reinsurance sector with at least 5 years in a management roleLloyd’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 methodologyA demonstrable record of the delivery of business and technology changeAbility to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlinesEvidence of working with all levels of an organisationEvidence of extensive knowledge and experience of solving complex problems, considering enterprise-wide solutions and impactExpert analytical, numerical and project management skillsStrong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint, Access and Azure DevOpsProfessional qualification in project managementHighly structured: ability to work in a logical and organised mannerAnalytical thinking: ability to tackle issues and problems in a logical and organised way, with the ability to create solid written project artifactsProcess improvement: ability to offer advice on process improvement, contributing to the Business and PM practice at EnstarConcern for detail: desire to ensure accuracy and quality in work deliveredResults orientation: ability to set high goals, focusing on the delivery of targets, quality and deadlinesFlexible & Resilient: Demonstrated success in a fast- paced environment with ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and demandsCommunications skills: excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate with individuals at the highest levels of the organizationRelationship building: ability to build and maintain networks of business contacts who may contribute to success, both within and beyond the organisationTeam Player: evidence of successful team building and collaboration skillsConfident, but with a level of self-awarenessYour BenefitsEnstar offers best-in-class Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare for single and family coverageBoard-certified doctors and pediatricians are available virtually 24/7 for urgent careAccess to Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Access to Dependent Care FSA to cover daycare expensesAccess to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for health and well-beingOptional Pet & Home/Auto InsuranceWellness 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 contributionOne paid annual volunteer dayGeneral InfoThe target base salary pay range for this role is $140,000-$180,000 *Target full-time equivalent base salary range is based on relevant market data. The actual salary offered will depend on applicable market data for the hiring location and the relevant candidate's knowledge, skills/experience. This salary range is not inclusive of applicable discretionary incentivesWho we areWe are a trusted global re/insurance group and the leading provider of retrospective solutions, with specialist underwriting capabilities. We help our clients manage risk, unlock capital and create the financial freedom to grow. With operations across the world’s major insurance hubs and a global network of close to 800 talented professionals, we bring expertise and fresh thinking to some of the industry’s biggest challenges.For more information about Enstar, visit our website: www.enstargroup.com. For more information about careers at Enstar, visit our LinkedIn Life page or visit our careers siteWhy EnstarLearning and development are a fundamental part of every employee's career journey with Enstar. Supporting growth and career progression is key to how we engage our people - helping them to learn, grow and succeed at Enstar.We offer a range of initiatives and resources to support our people throughout their careers:Professional Qualifications and Study Support: We support employees who wish to take professional qualifications aligned to their role and career developmentTraining, Conferences & Seminars: As a global organisation, we work with many professional bodies to provide access to training programmes, conferences, seminars and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunitiesDigital Learning Hub: Our digital learning hub, LinkedIn Learning, offers a wide range of self-serve resources, including courses, videos, eBooks, and audio books, to help employees build news skills and deepen their knowledge.We also invest in physical, mental and financial wellbeing initiatives for our employees. 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