Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Job Title
Project Manager
Department
Retail Project Delivery Team
Location
Flexible
Summary
Project Manager working closely with the business and as part of the Central Project team, acting as a major contributor to the delivery of the Howden UK&I change programmes to meet the strategic objectives of the business
Experience, Knowledge & Professional Qualifications
Experience working as a Project Manager with Prince2 or similarCustomer interfacing experience – project oversight, customer presentation – within the Insurance or Financial Services sectorsInsurance Broking Business integration projects incorporation both business and systems integrationRegulatory ChangeProject lifecycle and key project components e.g. plan, PID, BRD, RAID logDemonstrate an understanding of Aston Lark / Howden Group and the sector it operates inKey Responsibilities
To ensure the project specification and deliverables are consistent with the needs of the business and meet the strategic prioritiesDirect and motivate the project teamEnsure timescales and costs are managed throughout the lifecycle of the projectCoordinate internal resources and vendors for the execution of projectsLiaise with Programme Management and other Project Managers as requiredProduce and maintain the Project Initiation DocumentManage business and project issues and risks, including the development of contingency plansTake responsibility for the overall project delivery, tracking progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessaryBe responsible for any change control throughout the projectReport to the PMO/IMO throughoutFully adopts the PMO Framework and adheres to process and procedures across all functionsEnsures all project artefacts and delivery outputs are delivered to a high qualitySkills
Excellent project planning skillsExcellent Stakeholder Management skillsAbility to persuade and influence othersAbility to troubleshoot and problem solve including resolution of complex project issuesExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to gather and analyse information from the businessExcellent skills in MS Office Product including MS ProjectUses own initiative to drive changeLogical thinker able to solve complex business problemsWhat do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustmentsWe're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent