Chaucer Group

Senior Project Manager (12 month FTC)

Company
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
9/8/2025
Description

ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Copenhagen, Miami, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager role is responsible for leading and delivering complex business and technology projects within a specialty insurance environment. This role requires expertise in managing end-to-end project lifecycles, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring the successful implementation of (re)Insurance technology solutions that drive business efficiency and regulatory compliance.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organisation, approach, and timeline. Additionally, you will ensure effective stakeholder management and communication, including engagement at the Committee or Executive level when necessary.

Main duties

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, timeframes, and budget constraints.

  • Engage with underwriting and technical support teams along with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technology solutions.

  • Work closely with IT, data, and vendor teams to develop and implement new / existing systems, ensuring integration with existing platforms.

  • Define and track project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk logs, and stakeholder communication plans.

  • Manage project governance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.

  • Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues that may impact project delivery.

  • Drive collaboration between business and technology teams to optimize underwriting processes and enhance decision-making capabilities.

  • Report regularly on project progress to senior management and steering committees.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the underwriting technology space.



  • Skills & Competencies

    • Experience: Proven track record of successful delivery, preferably within the specialty insurance or Lloyd's market.

  • Domain Knowledge: Excellent understanding of underwriting processes, insurance technology, and regulatory requirements.

  • Project Management Expertise: Successfully managed tech projects with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods.

  • Stakeholder Management: Ability to influence and engage underwriting leaders, IT teams, and third-party vendors.

  • Technical Acumen: Familiarity with underwriting platforms, policy administration systems, and data analytics tools.

  • Risk & Compliance: Awareness of regulatory considerations such as Lloyd's and FCA compliance.

  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts to diverse audiences.

  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive project success.

  • Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent preferred.

  • Collaborative approach to problem solving

  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Innovative and pragmatic

  • Adapt to a pressured environment

  • Why Join Chaucer?

    Chaucer is a leading global insurer operating in both Lloyd's and company markets, helping industries worldwide manage risk-from nuclear, shipping, manufacturing, and property. Headquartered in London, with offices in Copenhagen, Bermuda, Sydney, Ireland, Miami, Dubai, and Singapore, we're close to our clients wherever they are.

    We have shown strong financial success with our Gross Written Premiums growing from $1.4bn in 2019 to $3.5bn in 2024. Backed by strong teams, platforms, and client relationships, Chaucer is poised for continued success.

    We offer:

    A flexible hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.

    A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.

    Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.

    hope all is well.

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