Senior Project Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver complex European expansion initiatives within Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets. You will work closely with the Programme Director and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery that supports the European growth strategy. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage risks, and maintain governance across multiple regions and external partners. This is a high-impact role at the heart of strategic expansion with emphasis on delivery excellence and cross-border collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 10% Non-contributory Pension
• Annual Bonus eligibility
• Private Medical + Dental Insurance
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery with stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Define project scope and objectives with clear outcomes
• Maintain an up-to-date project/programme plan with tracked tasks, timelines, resources, and milestones
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively
• Manage budgets in collaboration with the Programme Director
• Conduct change impact analysis and engage stakeholders
• Coordinate internal and external parties (TPAs, fronting companies, Munich Re Group) and drive communications
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies with mitigation plans
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with senior management, SMEs, and stakeholders
• Monitor progress, control planning, and take corrective actions to keep projects on track
• Ensure quality standards and portfolio governance compliance
• Mentor and support the wider Project Delivery team
• Perform additional project delivery activities as required by leadership

Key requirements

• Proven track record in launching new insurance businesses in Europe (operating model design, regulatory approvals, entity setup)
• Experience launching specialty insurance products/lines in new markets (Construction, Renewable Energy, Property, Surety, Casualty)
• M&A experience including post-acquisition integration
• Budgets of 5-20m and timelines 12-36+ months
• Leading multi-functional, matrix-managed workstreams (15–50+ FTE) across people, process, data and technology
• Experience with Programme Managers and IT Project Managers in complex change programmes across multiple regions
• Deep knowledge of the London insurance market and specialty insurance
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive-level decision driving
• Ability to adapt communication methods for diverse stakeholders
• Ability to manage ambiguity and changing scope/timelines under pressure
• Proficiency with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid)
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving skills, and risk-to-action translation
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• stakeholder management
• flexibility/adaptability
• clear communication
• Agile
• Scrum
• Waterfall

…