Sn. Project Manager - Finance Transformation - Insurance

We are working with a leading insurance organization that is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Finance Transformation team. This role will focus on coordinating reporting across multiple projects involving Finance and Actuarial teams, managing senior stakeholders, and overseeing contract negotiations for transformation initiatives.

IDEALLY, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A BIG 5 Director from the Advisory team who is ready to move in-house. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the insurance or Big 4 consulting industry and experience driving complex cross-functional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination and Reporting:
  
  Lead the coordination and consolidation of project reports across multiple workstreams within Finance and Actuarial teams.Develop and maintain clear reporting frameworks to monitor project progress, risks, and deliverables.Ensure timely and accurate communication of project updates to senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Stakeholder Management:
  
  Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, IT, and external vendors.Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, aligning expectations and ensuring stakeholder buy-in.Facilitate regular status meetings and issue resolution discussions with cross-functional teams.
• Contract Negotiation and Management:
  
  Lead contract negotiations with vendors, consultants, and other third-party service providers to support project delivery.Ensure all contracts align with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.Monitor compliance with contract terms and manage any disputes or amendments as needed.
• Project Governance:
  
  Establish and maintain robust governance structures to ensure project alignment with organizational goals and priorities.Identify and mitigate risks, managing dependencies across multiple projects.Ensure adherence to project management best practices, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaboration with Finance and Actuarial Teams:
  
  Partner closely with Actuarial teams to understand their data, modeling, and reporting requirements.Work with Finance teams to ensure alignment on deliverables, particularly in regulatory or compliance-related initiatives (e.g., IFRS 17, Solvency II).Support integration efforts between Finance and Actuarial systems to ensure seamless operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Project Management Expertise:
  
  Minimum 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within Finance, IFRS 17 or Actuarial Transformation projects.A proven track record of managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.Experience coordinating reporting across multiple projects or workstreams is essential.
• Industry Experience:
  
  Strong familiarity with the insurance industry, including Finance and Actuarial functions.Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17, Solvency II, or equivalent is a plus.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
  
  Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.Experience negotiating contracts with third-party vendors and ensuring compliance with terms.
• Technical Skills:
  
  Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).Strong understanding of finance and actuarial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Prophet) is desirable but not mandatory.Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentation purposes.
• Education & Certifications:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are highly desirable.