Program Manager

Program Manager

Sanderson have teamed up with a leading insurance company to recruit a Program manager on a contract basis.

To be considered for this role you need extensive experience in managing large scale transformation programs within the Life & Pensions industry along with a proven history of successfully implementing new platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Scoping: Define program scope and objectives, and prepare the business case with internal stakeholders
• Governance: establish program governance and ensure compliance with the Aviva Change Framework.
• Roadmap development: create an implementation roadmap aligned with business objectives and report on progress.
• Technology oversight: Oversee the selection and implementation of new technology platforms.
• Team Building: Build a high performing g program team and provide necessary training.
• Cost monitoring: Track program costs and report actual expenses, explaining variance.
• Risk management: Monitor program risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Performance metrics: Develop metrics and KPIs to track program progress.
• Meeting management: Conduct regular meetings and report progress to senior leadership.
• Program Closure: Facilitate structured close-down of the program.

Key Qualifications:

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and presentation abilities to convey the transformation vision and secure buy-in from stakeholders, including the Board.
• Problem-Solving: Initiative-taking in addressing challenges and mitigating risks.
• Business Delivery: Focus on achieving business benefits while controlling costs and resources.
• Decision-Making: Strong prioritization skills under pressure with senior stakeholders.
• Influencing Ability: Effective in driving strategic changes and exploring innovative solutions.
• Leadership Experience: Proven history in building and leading high-performing teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in optimizing relationships with third-party vendors.
• Budget Management: Confident in managing budgets effectively.
• Ownership: Takes responsibility for work with thorough follow-through.
• Learning Agility: Quick to learn and adapt to program objectives.
• Organizational Skills: Strong diligence and multitasking abilities.
• Qualifications: Relevant project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE II, Agile).
• Software Proficiency: Familiar with project management tools like Planview.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective in engaging with various departments.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Mentorship: Experience in mentoring team members and a commitment to successful change delivery.
• Office Requirement: Minimum of 3 days per week in the office (Cherrywood or Dublin City Centre).

For more information, please apply with full CV to Kirtee Issur-Garvin at Sanderson