Job Title: Programme Manager – Policy Administration System Implementation (12-Month Initial Contract)
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Bromley
Duration: 12-month initial contract (potential for multi-year extension)
Day Rate: Up to £760 per day (Outside IR35)
About the Role:
We are partnering with a leading insurance consultancy to deliver a transformative Policy Administration System (PAS) Implementation for a prestigious life insurance client. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in life insurance to lead and shape a complex, long-term programme expected to run for at least five years. You’ll be a key player in defining governance, optimizing processes, and driving the programme from inception through to delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programme Leadership: Oversee the policy administration system implementation, taking full accountability for setting milestones and ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Governance Set-Up: Establish robust governance frameworks and structures to support smooth programme operations and reporting.
- Process Improvement: Identify, streamline, and optimize existing processes to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor and liaison for both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment with the client’s goals.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate and mitigate potential issues or delays, taking proactive measures to keep the programme on track.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and potential impacts on the programme’s delivery.
Essential Requirements:
- Life Insurance Experience: Proven experience managing programmes within the life insurance sector is essential.
- Policy Administration System Implementation: Strong background in delivering complex system implementations from start to finish.
- Governance and Process Optimization: Skilled in setting up governance structures and optimizing processes for programme success.
- Proactive and Results-Driven: Ability to go the extra mile, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are completed to a high standard.
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
This role offers the chance to engage in a significant, long-term transformation within the life insurance industry. If you are a proactive Programme Manager ready to take ownership of a high-impact project, then we encourage you to apply for this role.
