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Job Description
Program Manager required for a leading insurance company to manage large-scale transformation programs in the Life & Pensions industry.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of new platforms, managing budgets, and overseeing the selection and implementation of new technology platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Scoping: Define program scope and objectives, and prepare the business case with internal stakeholders
- Governance: Establish program governance and ensure compliance with the Aviva Change Framework
- Roadmap development: Create an implementation roadmap aligned with business objectives and report on progress
- Technology oversight: Oversee the selection and implementation of new technology platforms
- Team Building: Build a high-performing program team and provide necessary training
- Cost monitoring: Track program costs and report actual expenses, explaining variance
- Risk management: Monitor program risks, dependencies, and issues
- Performance metrics: Develop metrics and KPIs to track program progress
- Meeting management: Conduct regular meetings and report progress to senior leadership
- Program Closure: Facilitate structured close-down of the program
Key qualifications include:
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and presentation abilities to convey the transformation vision and secure buy-in from stakeholders
- Problem-Solving: Initiative-taking in addressing challenges and mitigating risks
- Business Delivery: Focus on achieving business benefits while controlling costs and resources
- Decision-Making: Strong prioritization skills under pressure with senior stakeholders
- Influencing Ability: Effective in driving strategic changes and exploring innovative solutions
- Leadership Experience: Proven history in building and leading high-performing teams
- Stakeholder Management: Skilled in optimizing relationships with third-party vendors
- Budget Management: Confident in managing budgets effectively
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for work with thorough follow-through
- Learning Agility: Quick to learn and adapt to program objectives
- Organizational Skills: Strong diligence and multitasking abilities
Qualifications:
- Relevant project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE II, Agile)
- Familiar with project management tools like Planview
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective in engaging with various departments
- Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Mentorship: Experience in mentoring team members and a commitment to successful change delivery
Office Requirement: Minimum of 3 days per week in the office (Cherrywood or Dublin City Centre)