Project Manager - IT & Group Projects

Location: Leeds - Guiseley Head Office
Department: JMG Group
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

JMG Group is a Private Equity backed insurance broking group based in Guiseley, West Yorkshire with strong regional office representation around the UK. We are a top 30 broker, growing rapidly having completed numerous acquisitions since our MBO in 2020. We place over £350m+ of Gross Written Premium into the market annually and our teams are very well respected in the market. Customer excellence is the backbone of our business, which means that our people, systems, and processes are central to our success

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Project Manager to lead and deliver IT and Group-wide projects within an Insurance Intermediary environment. This role will encompass managing complex initiatives such as system integrations, data migrations alongside smaller Business-as-Usual (BAU) projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery:

• Plan, execute, and manage IT and Group projects from initiation to completion, including integrations, migrations and system implementations.
• Ensure seamless adoption across business units.
• Manage smaller BAU projects efficiently, maintaining quality and timelines.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with senior leadership, technical teams, and external vendors to ensure alignment and clear communication.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, risks, and escalations.
• Ensure legacy contracts are cancelled as appropriate.

Governance & Compliance:

• Ensure all projects adhere to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards within the insurance sector.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and audit trails.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve issues promptly to minimise impact on delivery.

Hands-On Leadership:

• Be actively involved in technical discussions and problem-solving.
• Support teams with practical guidance and ensure resource allocation is optimised.

Key Skills Required

• Proven track record in managing IT and Group-level projects within financial services or insurance.
• Experience in system integrations, data migrations preferable.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in the insurance sector.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing BAU and strategic initiatives.
• Hands-on approach with technical problem-solving capability.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Group platform implementations and enterprise-level change programmes.
• Knowledge of insurance intermediary systems and processes.
• Familiarity with vendor management and third-party integrations.

Qualifications

• PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile certification (or equivalent experience).

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
• Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion
• Free parking
• Company Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off
• Death in service scheme
• Gym Flex
• Many more

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