CPMO Project Manager (Agile, Insurance)

About the role

The CPMO (Corporate Project Management Office) Project Manager executes technical and business projects across multiple stakeholders, developing analysis to support process and project improvements. The role manages and coordinates business and technical projects through initiation, development and implementation using Agile methodologies, working with stakeholders to define scope, budget, strategy, requirements and implementation so projects meet business objectives within budget and schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery from initiation to closure, within agreed scope, schedule and budget, using Agile metrics such as velocity and burn-down charts.
• Lead and allocate cross-functional, distributed teams across geographies and time zones, prepare teams for kick-off and optimise resource use.
• Track activities, milestones and budgets, report delivery metrics, identify issues early and mitigate risks.
• Champion Agile practices including sprint planning, backlog management and continuous integration/delivery, and coach teams to improve Agile maturity.
• Work with business, operations, transformation and technology stakeholders to define scope, budget, goals and deliverables, and give transparent status updates.
• Liaise with regional teams to tailor solutions to local market needs while keeping alignment with enterprise architecture and compliance standards.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, provide coaching and feedback and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, with a proven track record managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Prior insurance project delivery experience and solid business acumen in insurance and finance.
• Experience managing delivery across onshore/offshore models for global clients.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Java, Angular, DevOps, microservices and cloud-native solutions.
• Deep understanding of Agile, including sprint planning, backlog grooming and CI/CD.
• Project planning, financial control, milestone tracking and risk mitigation; familiarity with Generative AI concepts and tools.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence and other project tracking tools.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Growth trajectory, professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.