IT Project Manager

at  CoverMore

DESCRIPTION:

Cover-More Group helps people travel safely across the globe every day. We are there at every step of a traveller’s journey, to keep them safe and help them out if something goes wrong. We are committed to providing reliable, fast, flexible and bespoke services for our customers as well as the many well-known brands we partner with, such as travel agencies, airlines, banks and major sporting clubs!
In the post-pandemic world, travel insurance is more important than ever. We are committed to delivering an exceptional service for our customers and we want you to be part of that journey.

So, what’s the job?

• You’ll plan, lead, organize, and motivate cross-functional technology project teams to ensure IT projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• You’ll build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensure clear communication across teams, manage expectations, and drive engagement through proactive updates.
• You’ll develop detailed project plans, maintain a RAID register, assess project alignment with changes, and ensure solutions align with the company’s digital strategy.
• You’ll lead agile change management, effectively communicate changes, and manage scope shifts with contingency plans to keep projects on track.
• You’ll provide regular, data-driven updates to stakeholders on project progress, risks, financial performance, and escalations.
• You’ll develop budgets, monitor project costs, and manage cash flow while ensuring financial accuracy through collaboration with Finance team.
• You’ll lead, coach, and motivate diverse teams, manage staffing, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
• You’ll ensure compliance with policies and regulations, identify value-adding opportunities, and uphold quality assurance and SLA standards throughout the project lifecycle.

And what are we looking for?

• You’ll have over 5 years of project management experience, including expertise in project planning, governance, budgeting, and E2E lifecycle.
• You’ll have a degree in Computer Science, Project Management or equivalent certification (PRINCE2, Scrum, or PMP).
• You’ll have extensive experience in managing multiple stakeholders, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and delivering IT-led projects with significant business change.
• You’ll have experience in implementing scaled applications and infrastructure in large organisations, with proficiency in Agile (SAFe or similar).
• You’ll have a proven track record of leading diverse teams, both technical and business-oriented, to achieve successful project outcomes.

So, why choose us?
We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability and determination.
We have more than 1500 employees worldwide: we’re a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global mission to look after travellers, at every step of their journey.
Job flexibility. We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid work week policy ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Career growth. We want you to continue to learn, develop and bring your ideas to the table. We want to hear what you think, and we want you to work with the business - not for the business!
Take the time you need, for you and your community. We encourage you to take the time you need, when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme.
Diversity and inclusion. We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are.

Please refer the Job description for details