From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.The RoleProject Manager to help drive forward some of our most challenging and exciting Data initiatives. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to be a driving force for planning, managing and executing multiple Data projects, while meeting the project's goals on time and within budget. Joining us as Project Manager, you will be a part of a team of hardworking Data team focused on building data products, who are looking to challenge the industry status quo.Key ResponsibilitiesLead execution and maintenance of project plans and scope using standard toolingResponsible for Project timings, budget, quality and reportingOwn the implementation of existing project delivery methods (process, standards, templates, reporting, etc.)Identify risks, highlighting these to relevant parties in good time and ensuring mitigating action is takenApply appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costsCreate and maintain comprehensive project documentation (e.g. PIDs, business cases, KPIs etc.)Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniquesSupport continuous improvement in project delivery practiceAdopt industry best practicesLead an agile delivery team and interfaces with in-house developers and third party suppliersCollaborate with Portfolio Manager to maintain alignment and drive progressSkills & AttributesExperience of working as a Project Manager (preferably in tech environment) or similar role (at least 5 years)Experience in working on Data projects within a Data platform environment (understanding of Data, Data warehousing and Data tools)Demonstrable experience of large scale technology Projects delivery throughout the whole lifecycle (from start-up to benefits realisation)Understanding general and legal principles of insurance (e.g. Law of Agency)Understanding of London Market operations (Lloyds, IUA, LPSO, LPC etc)Awareness of the regulatory environment and requirements including e.g. FCA rules, data protection, money laundering, specific standards of insureds’ professional bodiesVendor management experienceSkilled at delivering highly complex solutions in the insurance sphereConsultative and collaborativeHighly organised, with good planning/prioritisation/time management skillsAnalytical and able to solve problemsAble to work flexibly to achieve tight deadlines/targetsAble to positively react to changeProficient user of Agile tooling (e.g. Atlassian Jira/Confluence, Azure Boards or Trello etc.)Our Culture: People FirstWe’ve travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts – based in London, with direct access to the world’s biggest insurance market. We’re still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we’re local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven’t changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in:
An employee-ownership model
Aligned external investors
The trust and integrity born of friendship
Expertise
Independence
Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It’s created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we’re driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention.Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better – and that’s better for everyone.Diversity & InclusionAt Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Permanent
