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Programme Director
Programme Director, MRS-GM
About Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets
At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), our aim is to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, driven by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products, and the collaboration of industry leaders in a supportive work environment.
At the core of our success is a culture that encourages employees to be present, bold, and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual and collective goals.
For further details, visit our website.
Role Overview
The Programme Director is responsible for translating business strategy into tangible, compliant, and sustainable delivery, ensuring end-to-end programme leadership. This includes planning, execution, communication, and delivery in alignment with the Programme Sponsor, MRSG Executive Committee, and other key stakeholders. The role guarantees that agreed outcomes, functional requirements, and benefits are delivered within defined scope, time, cost, and regulatory constraints.
Key Responsibilities
Role Accountabilities & Programme Ownership
- Own full accountability for the success of programmes, including all agreed outcomes, milestones, benefits, and deliverables.
- Maintain ownership of the integrated Programme Plan, ensuring alignment with the target operating model, business case, regulatory requirements, and implementation activities.
- Ensure a Day 1 compliant solution, while capturing, prioritising, and managing out-of-scope or deferred functional requirements through a well-governed roadmap for future delivery phases.
Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership Collaboration
- Partner closely with the Programme Sponsor, providing insight, constructive challenge, and decision support throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the MRSG Executive Committee (ExCo), delivering clear, timely, and transparent updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and required decisions.
- Collaborate with the Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Compliance Leadership Teams, aligning strategic objectives with local market needs.
- Foster collaboration and shared ownership across MRSG, Global Markets, Great Lakes, and Group functions.
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Collaboration & Cross-Functional Alignment
- Drive cross-functional collaboration, ensuring requirements from Operations, Underwriting, Claims, Finance, IT, Legal, HR, and Compliance are understood, agreed, and delivered.
- Ensure all functional, regulatory, and operational requirements are clearly documented, approved, and traceable throughout the programme lifecycle.
- Actively manage interdependencies with the wider Change Portfolio, working with peer Programme and Project Managers to align plans, sequencing, and resource demands.
Programme Delivery & Governance
- Lead programme prioritisation, shaping, planning, execution, and control, ensuring robust management of plans, budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Work closely with the Head of Change and Head of IT on resource planning, budget management, and delivery trade-offs.
- Ensure third-party vendors, consultants, and partners deliver as per agreed contracts, Statements of Work, and quality standards.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Cultivate a strong, collaborative team environment, promoting consistency, shared standards, mutual support, and adherence to the MRSG change framework.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and leadership to Project Managers, supporting capability growth, confidence, and delivery maturity.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the programme team.
Change, Growth & Transformation
- Translate strategy into practical, deliverable outcomes, ensuring establishment of required people, process, technology, and data capabilities.
- Support and coordinate key conversations with local regulators and internal risk/compliance teams, securing approvals and maintaining ongoing compliance.
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Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience working across Global Change and Transformation
- Experience working with Insurance Markets across Europe, UK, and Lloyd’s
- Experience at Director Level or equivalent, overseeing large-scale change programmes and accountable for budgets spanning multiple locations
- Bi-lingual proficiency: English (compulsory) and one additional language from Spanish, Italian, or German
- Education: University degree, relevant professional qualification, or equivalent industry experience
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) drive innovation and resilience, empowering us to foster a culture that celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, sexual/gender identity, economic/geographic background, physical abilities, age, life/experience, and personal beliefs.
- Equitable hiring: We commit to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity equates to equal opportunities for all.
- Reasonable adjustments: All candidates can request adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process by speaking to their Talent Acquisition contact.
For further details, visit our website or email talent.reunite@munichre.com.
Learning, ESG & Sustainability
At MRS-GM, we align our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) approach to serve both business opportunities and a stimulating work environment. Our ESG strategy fosters holistic impacts across environmental, social, and governance areas, encouraging local initiatives and volunteering opportunities.
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