Global Specialty – Senior PMO Specialist

London, England, United Kingdom

Global Specialty – Senior PMO Specialist

  • 202508532
  • London, England, United Kingdom
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Description

We are looking for a Project Management Office (PMO) professional who is looking to take the next step in their career to become a trusted member of our Global Specialty consulting practice within the wider Insurance Consulting and Technology (“ICT”) line of business. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing and facilitating the lifecycle of our consulting projects and sales operations, working closely with the rest of the team and our clients. 

 

The primary responsibilities of the PMO role will be to support the Global Specialty team in a project management capacity for both internal initiatives and external client consulting engagements as well as providing project management support to the Global Specialty management team. The Global Specialty team has a focus on networking and global coordination across ICT and WTW more widely, activities which the successful candidate will be expecting to get involved with. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders on multiple projects and has outstanding organisational and communication skills.

 

As a Project Manager you will work beside some of the industry’s top thought leaders facilitating and implementing project solutions to challenges faced by the world’s leading insurers

 

The Role 

Client

  • Project management of consulting projects ranging in size and complexity, which might include an element of ICT technology implementation as required. Project management responsibilities might include (but not limited to) planning, monitoring and reporting on project plan, resources, dependencies and key risks.
  • Attend external client meetings and deliver project management responsibilities

  • Liaise with client PM team where required

  • Prepare client-facing PM documentation e.g. project plan, project status reports, risks and issues lists, plan monitoring, fee updates, dashboards, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

  • Contribute to client proposals (e.g. by carrying out cost / benefit analyses)

  • Build and develop a market presence and profile

Operational Excellence

  • (Re)define, implement and run the Global Specialty Practice Operational framework, which includes, but not limited to pipeline management, campaign management and prioritization
  • Orchestration and reporting on the Global Specialty portfolio of initiatives 
  • Build and run a tailored but simplified PMO function focused on establishing a series of key template RFP and project artefacts (e.g. Plans, RAID logs, reporting etc) leveraging currently available assets where appropriate
  • Management of key processes owned by the Global Specialty Practice, including the creation and updating of relevant artefacts, liaising with key stakeholders from within Global Specialty, the broader ICT and Willis
  • Working with the broader project team to create project budgets, including proactive tracking of costs during the project(s)

People

  • Building strong relationships across all areas of ICT and the wider WTW network to facilitate the advancement of Global Specialty within the organization
  • Implement Project Management best practice and work with senior management to drive cultural changes within the broader ICT UK&I PC Practice

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

 

  • Solid experience of delivering small to medium sized business change projects for a consulting firm or financial services organization, including producing quality deliverables on time and within budget. P&C insurance experience preferred

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to be adaptive and resourceful when presented with challenges

  • Very strong organizational and time management skills and an ability to coordinate different streams of activity across multiple Stakeholders

  • A collaborative and ‘can do’ attitude with experience of fostering positive working relationships with diverse Stakeholders whilst having the ability to hold Stakeholders to account for their delivery tasks

  • Proven ability to plan, execute and manage to deadlines  

  • Highly numerate with direct experience of the financial management of projects

  • Strong client relationship management expertise, including with senior Stakeholders

  • Thorough understanding of project management methodologies and best practice

  • Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)

  • Demonstrate commitment to WTW’s professional standards in project planning and communications with clients 

  • Quality assurance – ensure all communication and events are delivered to exceptional quality standards

  • A resilient individual who is comfortable working in a fast paced, challenging yet exciting environment

  • Ability to travel on an as needed basis, domestically and internationally 

 

What we offer 

 

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

 

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com

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