IPS Group

About the Company

Established in 1970, IPS are global specialists in recruiting for permanent, temporary and contract insurance, pension and finance jobs for all business functions within the Insurance and Financial Services industries as well as legal jobs through our Anakin Seal division (www.anakinseal.com).

With offices throughout the UK and across the globe, we look to service all of our clients needs with consultants who can find you solutions with your most junior of insurance jobs through to your C-Suite hires in a consistent and successful manner.

Please note that we are not related to an identically named Dutch company.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

IPS Group

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title Project Manager – IT Project Manager Role Summary Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of technology change initiatives in an insurance environment, focusing on system re‑platforming, process optimisation and new platform implementation. Drive projects from requirements through to BAU handover, ensuring alignment with business goals, regulatory standards and budget constraints. Expectations * Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget while meeting quality and regulatory requirements. * Maintain clear communication with senior stakeholders, including the executive and C‑suite teams. * Provide transparent governance, risk management and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Own full‑lifecycle delivery of technology re‑platforming projects. * Define and maintain project governance, including RAID logs, status reporting and budget oversight. * Lead the RFP process, select vendors, negotiate contracts and manage supplier delivery. * Collaborate with internal business leads, IT teams and external software houses to refine requirements and design solutions. * Coordinate the implementation, testing, user training and transition of new systems into BAU. * Document lessons learned and ensure knowledge transfer for future projects. * Ensure all solutions meet UK insurance regulatory and data‑protection standards. Required Skills * Proven experience delivering IT‑led projects in the insurance sector, especially system re‑platforming or large technology transformations. * Strong stakeholder management – comfortable engaging with executive‑level stakeholders and business leads. * Expertise in end‑to‑end software implementation within insurance, with a solid network of insurance software vendors. * Demonstrated RFP management and vendor selection capabilities. * Excellent project governance, risk and issue management, planning and budgeting skills. * Superior communication, documentation and presentation skills. Required Education & Certifications * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or equivalent. * Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent) strongly preferred. ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

03-12-2025