About Zurich
At Zurich we believe in creating a brighter future for our customers, partners, our people and the planet by providing products and services which have a positive impact on peoples lives. We want to be one of the most responsible businesses in the world.
In the UK, Zurich provide a suite of general insurance products covering business, casualty, motor, property and travel insurance, life insurance and pensions products to individuals and corporate customers. We employ over 4,500 people in the UK and are based across a number of locations with our head office being in Swindon.
Purpose of the Role:
Part of Zurich’s business are using a legacy third party mainframe system. The vendor that runs this system is undergoing internal changes. They therefore need to re-assess their relationship to check if full re-platforming to a new cloud solution will be necessary or if knowledge transfer from the vendor to their own internal teams is suitable for them to keep using this system for a while longer.
This is expected to be quite a large and complex body of work for which they are still in the very early stages. They have an existing Project Manager on the IT side of this and now require a skilled Project Manager with more of a background in Data Management.
Responsibilities of the role:
As a Data Project Manager you will be responsible for:
* Assessing the current environment and liaising with internal teams and third party vendors on the best course of action in this project.
* Using your expert knowledge to consult on potential re-platforming opportunities should the business choose go down this route.
* Overseeing knowledge transfer from the vendor to Zurich’s own internal teams if necessary.
You will also be:
* Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
* Implementing and manage governance frameworks to ensure project milestones are met and risks are mitigated.
* Preparing and presenting comprehensive project reports, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and issues to senior stakeholders.
* Engaging with senior stakeholders, particularly on data management aspects, to ensure alignment and support for the project.
* Working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Business Analysts to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring thorough understanding and documentation.
* Conducting detailed analysis to provide a clear view of options, potential impacts, and recommended actions.
* Participate in and lead regular team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across all project members.
What we require from the candidate:
* Previous experience of knowledge transfer from 3rd party vendors.
* Previous experience of mainframe system re-platforming.
* Experience in projects involving complex data migrations.
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver on time and within budget.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Next steps
This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers and we want our employee base to reflect that. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.
With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs or culture however we especially welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minorities, people with a disability and people who are LGBT+ as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.
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