Project Manager

About the Position

We are seeking a Project Manager with 3+ years of experience in IT or digital projects to join our team in London, UK. This role offers a Hybrid work mode and is a Full-Time position.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks.
• Ensure adherence and adoption of Munich Re’s project management methodology – ‘One Essentials’.
• Define project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities.
• Define resource requirements and manage resource availability & allocation – both internal and third party.
• Outline a budget based on requirements and track costs to deliver the project on budget.
• Drive delivery across internal teams and third-party suppliers, securing commitments, removing blockers, and taking corrective action where milestones are at risk.
• Prepare a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities. Manage delivery of the project according to this plan.
• Track project and provide regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
• Manage and adjust for any changes in project scope, schedule, and/or budget, in accordance with approved authorities and change processes.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage the relationship and communication with the client and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.
• Help drive forward good conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience delivering IT or digital projects, preferably in Financial Services or a regulated industry.
• Proven ability to own and drive end-to-end IT project delivery, translating customer needs into clear plans, removing blockers, and managing risks and dependencies through to implementation and handover.
• Ability to manage project costs and budgets to agreed baselines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate others and negotiate deadlines and delivery commitments.
• Ability to work within a structured project governance framework, ensuring required documentation, approvals, and controls are in place throughout the project lifecycle.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work globally across businesses and international cultures to deliver results.
• Preferably, you are already ITIL, Scrum, or PMI certified or have the readiness to pursue one with our support.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

ERGO | Munich Re | MEAG handles all the investment activities for Munich Re and ERGO, making it one of the world’s leading asset management companies. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and open company culture. Our guiding principle is: WE ARE MEAG. WE ARE ONE.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!