JOB TITLE: Project Manager

LOCATION: Virtual First

TYPE: Permanent, Full - time

Velonetic represents the joint ventures between DXC Technology, the International Underwriting Association (IUA), and Lloyd’s of London. Previously referred to as the London Market Joint Ventures, we have been operating for over 20 years in the London market (Lloyd's and Company), in both insurance and reinsurance business. Processing over £101 billion worth of premium and claims transactions today, we are building a new digital platform and services that will enable our customers to move transactions and money through the processing lifecycle with greater efficiency and speed, releasing time to drive innovation and focus on higher value activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join a leading service provider and work as part of a dynamic Business Project Management team, on one of the biggest transformation programmes in the world, you’ll be accountable for initiatives which will enable us to deliver our transformation initiatives:

Be accountable for project delivery from discovery to post-live adoption.
Making sure we deliver a quality product, on time, to scope and to budget.
Tracking and reporting project performance to all stakeholders.
Managing, quality, budget, schedule and risk for the lifecycle of your project.
Adhere to the project/programme controls and governance frameworks - Managing resources during the delivery of the project.
Keep our stakeholder informed by ensuring reporting is accurate and monitor against the deliverables.
Doing this in a creative and user centric manner.
Managing RAID logs and ensure mitigation to remove/reduce risk are being actioned - Support in business playback sessions, signs off and ensure all documentation up to date.
Own the backlog of work ensuring it’s driven from a value-based prioritisation process - Identifying opportunities for continual improvement and innovation in our change approach.

What you will be doing:

Leads one or more projects
Assists in managing aspects of larger programs
Assists defining requirements and designing and implementing project modifications and development
Recommends changes or alternate paths as appropriate Creates and implements project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for one or more medium sized projects of low to moderate complexity
Prepares detailed statements of work and gains concurrence and approval from stakeholders regarding various project aspects and adjusts accordingly • Participates in delivery assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures Assists in the staffing of projects
Organizes project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments, and objectives
Manages costs, schedules, and quality by overseeing project deliverables.
Ensures schedule and budget are met
Performs ongoing review of project status; identifies possible project risks
Recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate Works in conjunction with team members and stakeholders to manage changes to technical requirements, business requirements and schedule of the project
Provides input on possible changes needed based on current project status Manages client, company, and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining and providing project metrics
Recommends changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics Oversees assigned personnel for projects
Assigns work and provides direction about timeliness and completion of project objectives.
Addresses performance issues within prescribed guidelines
Provides performance input upon completion of project

We're looking for people who have:

Strong numeracy, verbal, and literacy skills
Computer literate with working knowledge of Outlook and MS Office
Work to a high level of accuracy with attention to detail
Strong organisational, personal and time management skills to balance and prioritize work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proven project management experience
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident and motivated
Strong communications skills to interface with all levels of stakeholders
Change and transformation experience
Innovation, challenge, and continuous delivery mindset
Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external clients
Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution

Concerned you don’t meet every single requirement? At Velonetic, we are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure we have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture, to create a high performing workforce led by inspiring talented leaders. So, if you’re excited about this role and have much of the experience required, but your past experience doesn’t align with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role we have available.

Investment In Training and Development

We offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications. We’re developing an environment where people can grow and harness their careers and skills to be the best that they can be to focus on the long term.

Our Culture

Here at Velonetic, we support with care and compassion. We are constantly evolving our initiatives around equality, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that everyone feels equally involved and supported in the workplace no matter of who they are or what they do. We are proud of the culture we are creating to ensure that our commitment is ongoing and have a diverse mix of employees working within an inclusive environment and culture to create a high performing workforce led by talented leaders. We aspire to be recognised for our innovative and modern thinking approach.

Employee Benefits

As part of our competitive remuneration package, flexible benefits are available. There is an option to “flex up and down” on specific benefits, for example buy or sell annual leave, Private Medical Benefit, Dental and Travel Insurance.

You will also have access to ‘Perks at Work’, a discount store to purchase gift cards at reduced rates and get discounts on holidays, restaurants, activities, groceries and more.

DXC Recruitment Team will be engaging with all candidate applications on behalf of Velonetic. DXC will be managing the recruitment throughout the onboarding process.

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