Head of Projects – Insurance & Investments

About the role

The Head of Projects leads the project management function and oversees the planning, execution, monitoring and delivery of strategic and operational projects in the Insurance & Investments sector. The role sets project management standards, oversees project managers and delivery teams, manages project portfolios and works with executive leadership to turn strategic priorities into actionable initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project management strategy, frameworks and delivery standards, and lead project managers, coordinators and delivery teams
• Oversee multiple projects across business units, monitoring scope, schedule, milestones, budgets, resources and quality, and resolving resource conflicts
• Establish governance, reporting, approval workflows, dashboards and KPI monitoring, including stage-gate reviews
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, procurement and vendor performance
• Collaborate with executives, sponsors and cross-functional teams, and build and coach the project management team
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with insurance, investment and regulatory requirements, and coordinate with risk, compliance, audit and legal teams
• Lead digital transformation, technology implementation and process improvement projects, tracking benefits and promoting continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, IT or a related field; Master's or MBA preferred
• 10-15+ years in project management, programme delivery, business transformation or strategic operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership position
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple projects, project managers and cross-functional teams
• Experience in insurance, banking, investment management or financial services is highly desirable

Required skills

• Project governance, budgeting, resource planning, risk management and delivery methodologies
• Large-scale technology implementation and business transformation experience
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet or Monday.com
• PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, PgMP or Agile certifications are an advantage