Senior Project Manager

Company: Arch Insurance (UK) Limited

Location: London

Posted: April 11th, 2026

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple, high-impact projects across departments or global teams.
Develop detailed project plans including scope, timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budgets.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives and third parties.
Monitor project performance, track KPIs, and adjust plans as necessary to stay aligned with goals.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Lead regular project meetings and provide status reports to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices.
Ensure that initiative deliverables meet the desired quality standards
Develop and execute on strategies and plans to effectively assess, manage and mitigate change
Foster a collaborative working environment and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, business leads and the full project team
Foster effective communication among stakeholders and the project team
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement
Mentor project managers, share best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of project management processes.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

Technical/Project Management Skills:

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Clarity, Jira).
Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK).
Deep understanding of change management concepts/methodologies and how to effectively drive complex change throughout an organisation
Strong budget and resource management.
Risk management and issue resolution.

Leadership and Soft Skills:

Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of organization and attention to detail.
Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders.
Problem-solver with the ability to identify and deliver solutions on issues
Time management and multitasking
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
Ability to work independently to draw conclusions and make recommendations to project sponsors and other key stakeholders
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others both internally and externally.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field
Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
PROSCI or similar Change Management certification

Experience

5+ years of experience delivering large, complex projects/transformations, including at least 3 years within the insurance industry.
Demonstrated experience operating in both agile and waterfall project environments.
Experience and working knowledge of how the London Insurance Market operates highly desirable.

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14101 Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Insurance

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