Project Manager - IT & Group Projects

JMG Group is a Private Equity backed insurance broking group based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire with strong regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed numerous acquisitions since our MBO in 2020. We place over £350m+ of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are very well respected in the market. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success.

The Rol

eWe are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Project Manager to lead and deliver IT and Group-wide projects within an Insurance Intermediary environment. This role will encompass managing complex initiatives such as system integrations, data migrations alongside smaller Business-as-Usual (BAU) projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives

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Key Responsibiliti

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Project Delive

• ry:Plan, execute, and manage IT and Group projects from initiation to completion, including integrations, migrations and system implementatio

es.
Stakeholder Managem

• ent:Engage with senior leadership, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment and clear communicat
• ion.Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, risks, and escalati
• ons.Ensure legacy contracts are cancelled as appropri

ate.
Governance & Compli

• ance:Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards within the insurance se
• ctor.Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and audit tr

ails.
Risk & Issue Manag

• ement:Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strat
• egies.Resolve issues promptly to minimise impact on del

ivery.
Hands-On Lead

• ership:Be actively involved in technical discussions and problem-s
• olving.Support teams with practical guidance and ensure resource allocation is opt

imised.
Key Skills

• RequiredProven track record in managing IT and Group-level projects within financial services or in
• surance.Experience in system integrations, data migrations pre
• ferable.Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the insurance
• sector.Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or
• hybrid).Excellent organisational and time management
• skills.Strong stakeholder engagement and communication ab
• ilities.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing BAU and strategic init
• iatives.Hands-on approach with technical problem-solving cap
• ability.Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented
• mindset.Strong leadership and influencing
• skills.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving envi

ronment.
Desirab

• le SkillsExperience with Group platform implementations and enterprise-level change pr
• ogrammes.Knowledge of insurance intermediary systems and p
• rocesses.Familiarity with vendor management and third-party inte

grations.
Qual

• ificationsPRINCE2, PMP, or Agile certification (or equivalent ex

perience).
Wh

• at we offerCompetitive salary commensurate with level of
• experienceHybrid working options considered following training & probation
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