Project Manager - Accounting Change

at  Gallagher

About Us:
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher’s global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you’ll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we’ll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview:
Gallagher is looking for an experience Project Manager to join the Integration & Projects team within our Global Accounting Centre based in Glasgow.
The Integration & Project team are responsible for ensuring the successful completion of all Accounting change projects and this role will be working alongside Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) from each of the Accounting functions and being responsible for managing the delivery and governance of the projects.
The Project Manager role has arisen due to team expansion and the need to manage the increasing number of Accounting change initiatives as the centre expands its global footprint.
This role will focus on non-acquisition related change projects that impact Accounting, including support for the new EMEA Operating model, system implementations, hive-up projects, etc.
We offer flexible hybrid working and you will be required to be our Glassgow office two days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Defining and agreeing project scope, deliverables, timescale, quality, cost and benefits to ensure the business case can be articulated, understood and agreed
• Developing and leading the implementation of detailed project plans
• Facilitating workshops and engaging participants from across Accounting to develop project plans
• Co-ordinating project resource requirements
• Monitoring and tracking progress on a regular basis, re-prioritising as needed against delivery timelines whilst keeping stakeholders appraised of progress
• Carry out duties following internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business

Qualifications:

• Previous experince gained working as a Project Manager gained working in the Insurance or Financial services industries.
• Knowledge and experience of general insurance (London Market / Lloyd’s and Industry) products, services would be an advantage.
• Prior experience working with Accountacy Teams would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Experience of managing & leading projects in a complex, fast paced environments
• Demonstrable full life cycle project manager experience, along with experience of leading multi-site projects
• Confidently manages and sustains a key relationship network within a project environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including Executives and senior level management coupled with the ability to motivate others through good people management skills
• Ability to respond confidently to conflicts and manage situations positively, proactively escalating issues
• A self-starter, deadline driven; able to set / adjust priorities, including when under timeline pressure
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to think strategically as well as operate at detailed level and deep-dive where needed, comfortable with conducting analysis and handling financial data and making recommendations to a variety of audiences

Additional Information:
On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

• Defining and agreeing project scope, deliverables, timescale, quality, cost and benefits to ensure the business case can be articulated, understood and agreed
• Developing and leading the implementation of detailed project plans
• Facilitating workshops and engaging participants from across Accounting to develop project plans
• Co-ordinating project resource requirements
• Monitoring and tracking progress on a regular basis, re-prioritising as needed against delivery timelines whilst keeping stakeholders appraised of progress
• Carry out duties following internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our busines