Project Manager

The Role:

Canopius require an experienced Project Manager to join the Change Team in the Centre of Operational Excellence office in Manchester to work across business strategic projects. 

Working alongside the Data, Architecture and Technology teams and business stakeholders, the Project Manager will be working on key projects to drive effective delivery, share best practices and continuously improve delivery outcomes that support Canopius’ continuing growth ambitions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Day-to-day management of all project activities, and delivery with defined scope, success criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs) within budget, on time in line with Change Delivery standards. 

• The capture and agreement of clear and measurable scope at the start of the project 

• To design, plan and implement projects, either standalone or as part of a larger programme, or programmes according to scope, targets and objectives set for time of delivery, budget and quality. 

• Successful project/programme delivery in line with the defined success criteria and set goals. 

• Lead identification of risks, actions, and issues through proactive communication and collaboration with stakeholders and various teams 

• Champion consistent project delivery standards, reporting and governance, supporting maturity and quality across the Change portfolio

• Stakeholder management across the business, including C-suite. 

• Creation, preparation and running of steering groups and other governance groups 

• Creation of a communication plan to ensure comms are clear, transparent and timely 

• Identification and management of dependencies across a diverse portfolio of Change 

• Drive successful adoption of the delivered solution working with stakeholders to ensure appropriate roll-out strategy, operational readiness and measurable benefits realisation and engagement. 

• Share lessons learned, best practices and delivery insights to support continuous improvement across projects and programmes

Skills:

• An understanding of London Market insurance 

• Proven track record of successful project/programme delivery 

• Effective communication and presentation skills tailored for the needs of the audience  

• Good stakeholder management skills as the role will involve working with cross functional teams people from all areas of the organisation and at all levels 

• Ability to produce high quality project documentation 

• Being proactive and working in a structured way 

• Experience working in multi‑disciplinary teams across Change, Technology and Data

• Passion for improving delivery ways of working and contributing beyond individual assignments

Our benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

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