Programme Manager (Underwriting Technology)

TL;DR

Programme Manager (Underwriting Technology): Leading and delivering technology-enabled initiatives for an underwriting transformation programme with an accent on strategic alignment, programme delivery, and outcome realization. Focus on driving innovation, managing a $30m+ budget, and fostering a culture of delivery excellence.

Location: Hybrid in London, York, or Colchester, UK.

Company

hirify.global is a diversified international insurance group listed on the London Stock Exchange, with over 3,000 staff across 14 countries.

What you will do

• Provide overall programme leadership, setting direction, priorities, and managing resources across the technology transformation lifecycle.
• Engage and influence executive committee members and senior stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
• Drive innovation and technical excellence across the programme, ensuring solutions are robust and future-ready.
• Manage the delivery pillar budget of $30m+, monitoring financial performance and ensuring commercial value.
• Champion a culture of delivery excellence, ensuring milestones, quality standards, and desired outcomes are achieved.
• Identify risks and proactively manage issues, adapting plans as needed to maintain momentum and minimise disruption.

Requirements

• Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills, comfortable operating at all levels.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex technology transformation programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrable financial management experience.
• Resilient, adaptable, and forward-thinking, with a passion for innovation.
• Insurance or Financial Services experience is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work hybrid in London, York, or Colchester, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model, with team-set flexibility for a healthy work-life balance.
• Bonus, contributory pension, 25 days annual leave plus 2 hirify.global days.
• 4-week paid sabbatical with every 5 years of service.
• Private medical for all the family.
• Commitment to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture.