Job title: Program Manager

Reports to: Head of Change

Location: Crawley (Hybrid – must attend office 2/3 times a week)

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Job Overview:

My client is a tech-led travel insurer that specialises in delivering growth for their partners (you’ll recognise some of the UK’s most well-known brands amongst them) and they have got big plans for the coming year. My client is searching for an experienced program manager to join their ranks and continue their tradition of success.

As Program Manager, the ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural born leader, you will have a strong talent for project coordination and delegation. Ultimately, you are motivated by the desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return-on-investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives
• Work with other program managers, project managers or product owners to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for management and stakeholders
• Strategize, implement, and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached

What makes you great for the role:

• 5+ years in an advanced management role (preference given to those with program management experience)
• You have proven working experience in the Financial Services or Insurance sector.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of e-commerce
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• The ability to manage your own workloads and work accurately to tight deadlines.

The client would love it if you also have:

- PMP / PRINCE II / AGILE certification

This is a permanent role, paying between £50,000-£60,000 (depending on experience) and no sponsorship is available. If this role sounds of interest, please apply now!