IT Project Manager - 12 month FTC at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

50000.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Process Improvement, IT Systems Development Lifecycle

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Role Description As IT Project Manager, you'll work collaboratively with other change professionals to realise business benefits through delivery of strategic projects in our portfolio on a 12 month FTC. In this role you will work within a team of change experts as a trusted partner, driving our business towards achieving our strategic objectives. You will lead the project team, role modelling our values, while partnering with your sponsors, Tribe leads and senior stakeholders. You'll have an agile mind-set and ensure delivery is value and outcome based and aligned to the programme vision. You'll be passionate about change and want to make a difference. Salary Information Pay: Circa £50,000 per year. Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package. Key Accountabilities Manage programme and project activities (end to end delivery of multiple concurrent change programmes and projects) on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Programme Sponsor through the Change Management Framework. Define and be accountable for the approach and milestone dates and maintain the plan. Identify, secure and engage with internal and external resources to ensure programme/project delivery. Be responsible for the relationships between the sponsor and the relevant change management functions (including third party providers) to include the commercial terms and conditions of change programmes for the sponsor. Create a sense of urgency and vision around the programme/project driving pace for delivery. To manage programme/project communication and engagement across all relevant stakeholders. Ensure programme/project benefits are identified and aligned to strategic objectives at the beginning and measured throughout and after the programme/project. Develop, manage and ensure accurate progress analysis on a Strategic Programme/Project of change, as agreed with the sponsor and consistent with the Change Management Framework. To ensure that change is implemented with minimal adverse impact to business as usual. To define and own the Programme/Project Budget seeking ways to reduce cost and increase or bring forward benefits. Ensure compliance with the rules & requirements of OUR REGULATORS and any other relevant legal/regulatory/risk management frameworks, including the TCF (Treating Customers Fairly) framework. Ensure programmes and projects are closed properly, benefit managers are clear of their accountabilities and Post Implementation Reviews are undertaken. Within the wider Change and Portfolio Community, take responsibility for process improvement and assist in the development and implementation of project management best practice. Dynamic and self-motivated style, with energy and ability to create pace and drive change. Skills & Experience Experience within project and change delivery, having delivered a variety of projects of different types and sizes using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Understanding of change management and implementing people, process and systems change Demonstrative experience of problem solving and removing impediments Excellent communication skills, coupled with exemplary stakeholder management, with the ability to influence at all levels A growth mind-set with process improvement ability, focused on continuous improvement Understanding of IT systems development lifecycle Project, Agile or Change management qualifications would be an advantage but not essential What We Will Offer You Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: Flexible buy/sell holiday options Hybrid working Annual performance related bonus Contributory pension scheme Development days A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet Retail discounts Volunteering days Our Ways of Working Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us. Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements. Accessible Application for All As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Scott Burns Closing date 10/10/2025 We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications. Join us - Let’s Care for Tomorrow. 82745 | Project Management | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz UK | Full-Time | Permanent .

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent change programmes and projects while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Drive communication and engagement across stakeholders and ensure minimal impact on business as usual during change implementation.