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 and investments sector. The role sets project management standards, manages project portfolios and works with executive leadership to turn strategic priorities into actionable initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the project management strategy, frameworks and delivery standards, and lead project managers, coordinators and delivery teams
• Oversee multiple projects across business units, keeping them on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Set up governance, reporting, dashboards, stage-gate reviews and KPI monitoring
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, resource allocation, procurement and vendor performance
• Work with executives, sponsors and cross-functional teams, and coach the project management team
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance and run quality assurance and review mechanisms
• Lead digital transformation, technology implementation and process improvement projects, tracking benefits and outcomes

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
• At least 5 years in a senior project leadership or management 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