Marsh McLennan
Programme Manager, Marsh Specialty UK
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Programme Manager, Marsh Specialty UK
Programme Manager, Strategy and Transformation - London
Description
Marsh UK is undertaking several exciting transformation programmes that are central to the business strategy. We are seeking a talented individual to design and deliver a complex and evolving programme of change, enabling the future success of the business.
Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Planning and Transformation, this role requires deep understanding of programme management, location strategy, and digital transformation, as well as proven experience in delivering structural change at scale.
We will count on you to:
- Iterate programme design with key stakeholders establishing workstreams aligned to outcomes
- Oversee multiple related projects, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy and objectives
- Lead stakeholder engagement at senior levels, providing regular updates on programme progress, benefits realization, and challenges.
- Develop and maintain the programme roadmap, coordinating cross-project dependencies and resource allocation
- Drive benefits management, tracking and reporting on the achievement of programme goals
- Facilitate governance processes, including programme steering committees and decision-making forums
- Drive end-to-end project management, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget
- Take ownership and drive project outcomes, provide updates, and communicate project milestones to stakeholders
- Prepare and support the business for change, driving user adoption of digital and AI tools and processes with Digital leads
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop project plans, allocate resources, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies
What you need to have:
- Proven track record of managing complex, large-scale programmes, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector
- Experience in coordinating multiple projects and managing interdependencies to achieve strategic objectives
- Expertise in programme governance, risk management, and benefits realization
- Ability to navigate organisational change and drive adoption across diverse teams
- Proven experience managing business projects within the insurance or financial services sector, preferably in Specialty insurance
- Ability to analyse complex problems and develop practical solutions
- Deep understanding of transformation projects and typical risks and challenges to overcome
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, MS Project)
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What makes you stand out:
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
- Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders at all levels
- Relevant Programme and/or Project management certification (MSP, PgMP, PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred
Why join our team:
- We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders
- We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities
- Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
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Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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