Munich Re Specialty - Global Markets, UK
Programme Director
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About Munch Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM)
At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), our ambition is to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, backed by a strong strategy, superior products, and a collaborative environment where industry leaders thrive.
Central to our success is a vibrant culture that encourages employees to be present, bold and curious, enabling them to fulfil their professional goals.
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Programme Director, MRS-GM
The Programme Director is accountable for transforming business strategy into actionable, compliant, and sustainable delivery.
This critical role involves leading end-to-end programme management, including planning, execution, communication, and delivery. You’ll collaborate closely with the Programme Sponsor, MRSG Executive Committee (ExCo), and all key stakeholders, ensuring that outcomes, functional requirements, and benefits are delivered within defined scope, time, cost, and regulatory constraints.
Responsibilities
Role Accountabilities & Programme Ownership
- Own the end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery of programmes, including outcomes, milestones, benefits, and deliverables.
- Maintain ownership of the overarching integrated Programme Plan, ensuring alignment across the target operating model, business case, regulatory requirements, and implementation activities.
- Guarantee that the programmes deliver a Day 1 compliant solution, while managing any out-of-scope or deferred functional requirements via a clearly governed roadmap.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Collaboration
- Act as a strategic partner for the Programme Sponsor, providing clear insights, challenging ideas where needed, and driving informed decision-making throughout.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the MRSG Executive Committee, delivering timely, transparent updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and required decisions.
- Work closely with functional Leadership Teams, ensuring strategic objectives align with local market needs.
- Lead engagement with senior stakeholders across MRSG, Global Markets, Great Lakes, and Group functions to foster collaboration and shared ownership.
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Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Compliance to align on all necessary requirements.
- Ensure that functional, regulatory, and operational requirements are thoroughly documented, approved, and traceable throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Manage interdependencies with the wider Change Portfolio, working with peer Programme and Project Managers to align their plans, sequencing, and resource demands.
Programme Delivery & Governance
- Lead programme prioritisation, shaping, planning, and control, actively managing plans, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies in line with governance frameworks.
- Work alongside the Head of Change and Head of IT on resource planning, budget management, and delivery trade-offs.
- Oversee third-party vendors, consultants, and partners to ensure delivery aligns with contracts, Statements of Work, and quality expectations.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Foster a strong, collaborative team environment by promoting shared standards, mutual support, and adherence to the MRSG change framework.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to Project Managers, with a focus on building confidence, capability, and maturity.
- Cultivate a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the programme team.
Change, Growth & Transformation
- Translate strategic goals into practical, deliverable outcomes, ensuring that relevant people, processes, technology, and data capabilities are in place.
- Facilitate collaboration with regulatory bodies and internal risk/compliance teams to secure approvals and ensure ongoing compliance.
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Experience in Global Change and Transformation programmes.
- Knowledge of Insurance Markets specifically in the Europe, UK, and Lloyd’s spheres.
- A track record of working at Director Level or above, successfully overseeing large-scale change programmes with budgets spanning multiple locations.
- Bi-lingual skills: English (compulsory) along with familiarity in Spanish, Italian, or German (one mandatory additional language).
- Either a University Degree, a professional qualification relevant to the role, or demonstrable industry experience.
Note: If your experience doesn’t match every requirement or you feel passionately about the role, we encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal fit!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Munich Re, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fundamental, driving innovation, resilience, and the freedom to operate boldly.
We value diversity across a wide spectrum of identities and backgrounds, including:
- Racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities
- Economic/geographic backgrounds
- Physical abilities
- Ages
- Life, educational, and career experiences
- Political, religious, and personal beliefs
Inclusion means ensuring all voices have equitable opportunities to contribute and thrive within our organisation.
For candidates applying for this or any role, reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the process. Please contact your Talent Acquisition representative to discuss your needs.
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