Project Manager- 12month FTC (initially) Jensten Technologies · Oldham ·

Jensten Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent broking group in Oldham is seeking a motivated Project Manager for a 12-month FTC. The role includes ensuring project delivery, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance, strong project management skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

27 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Group Life Assurance cover

Fully paid parental leave

Professional qualification study support

Workplace discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar project management role.
• Background in Insurance/Broking.
• Experience with application/data migration, AI/automation, or M&A projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure execution of strategic initiatives and project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Communicate project updates and milestones effectively.

Skills

Teamwork ethic

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant project management certifications e.g. Prince 2/PMP

Job description

The role

We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our team, initially on a 12month FTC. Ideally located near our Oldham office (although we can be flexible), you'll be reporting to the Transformation Programme Manager, where you will work closely with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to deliver projects effectively and ensure smooth transitions aligned with business requirements. Key objectives and responsibilities include:

• Ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives. End-to-end project delivery focus, including scoping, planning, testing, implementation, and closure.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, communicate project objectives, and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Effectively communicate project updates, milestones, and potential roadblocks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring a shared understanding of project progress.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the project team, encouraging the identification and implementation of process enhancements and lessons learned from previous projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed-upon timelines, meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations.
• Manage project budgets effectively, demonstrating financial responsibility and accountability.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of project reports, providing stakeholders with timely and reliable information for decision-making.

About you

As a Project Manager, you’ll have a strong teamwork ethic, communication, and collaborative skills with a keen eye for detail. Also having strong technical skills, you’ll work closely with other IT professionals, management, and various stakeholders within the Group. You’ll also be or have:

• Proven experience in the same or similar role.
• Insurance / Broking background & experience
• Experience in delivering at least of the following types of projects (application / data migration projects, AI / automation / process improvement projects, M&A integration projects)
• Strong project management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to on-time project deliveries and an ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Relevant project management certifications e.g Prince 2/ PMP (ideally)

Rewards & Benefits

When you join us,you can expecta supportive cultureandanattractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
• Group Life Assurance cover- a massive X4 of salary
• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paidProfessional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us:

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place over £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too.

And that is why you should join us!

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.