Finstech Consulting are looking for a hybrid Project Manager/Business/Data Analyst (or a hands-on Project Manager with a data background) to work on an exciting new engagement with our Insurance Broking client.

The successful candidate will lead the project, working closely with internal business stakeholders and 3rd party clients.  From an analysis perspective, it is essential that the successful candidate has experience of processing & data mappings, and dealing with 3rd party software implementations, ideally within a commercial insurance setting.  From a project management perspective, excellent stakeholder management skills, project reporting and the ability to build new relationships with 3rd parties to achieve the goals of the project are key for this one.

Due to the base of the key stakeholders, we’re looking for someone who can get into the Ipswich office at least 2 days a week.  The role is outside of IR35, on a SOW basis for which the specific deliverables are expected to take around 6 months to complete.  All necessary hardware will be provided by the client as access to their networks is required to successfully support the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management
•    Develop a project plan, timelines and coordinate resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution.
•    Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues.
•    Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
•    Ensure change management is built into all project plans and the adoption of new technologies.
•    Support the reporting into the Business and Tech PMO. Also prepares inputs for Project Steering Group.
•    Work closely with 3rd parties to ensure successful delivery.

Business/Data Analysis
•    Process/data mappings ensuring system integrations are aligned with platform capabilities.
•    Define functional specifications for platform configuration and integration with existing technology.
•    Collaborate with change, training and support teams to ensure readiness for go-live.

Key Experience:

•    Experience of working with or on projects aligned to the Acturis platform.
•    Proven experience in business and data analysis within insurance or broking environments.
•    Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
•    Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
•    Excellent leadership and influencing skills
•    Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
•    Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project)
•    BCS, PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Key Skills & Behaviours:

•    Adaptable and curious – We’re not looking for someone to just write down requirements – you might be writing test cases one day, configuring a template another and demonstrating a new feature to senior global stakeholders the next.
•    Technically minded – we’re integrating between internal and external platforms, and are data driven – you’ll need to be able to understand the methods and concepts being used.
•    Stakeholder Management – We’re delivering globally, you’ll be working with a multitude of people across regions and roles, sometimes with conflicting opinions.
•    Articulate Communicator – You’ll be able to bridge technical gaps and tailor your written and verbal communication to best suit the task at hand – whether this is writing detailed acceptance criteria or mocking up a screen to talk through high level ideas with business users.
•    Change Management – we’re driving significant change, so you’ll be challenging the status quo and be able to break down and simplify complex problems so we can build a solution.