Senior Project Manager - Permanent Dublin/Wexford

Job Summary Zurich Insurance Europe, AG is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Business Change&Transformation team on a permanent basis. Our team drives the delivery of Zurich’s strategic goals by partnering with leaders, product managers, and marketing managers to deliver complex, large‑scale programs as well as regulatory and small‑scale change initiatives. You will work across disciplines, supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of how we work and deliver value.

Your Role As a Senior Project Manager your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

Oversee daily operations and multi‑phase Agile IT&Business Change programs, managing diverse teams of 20–30 people across internal, contract, and vendor resources.

Lead all project delivery stages, including scoping, planning, requirements, testing (SIT&UAT), deployment, and service transition.

Develop and control detailed project plans to deliver on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.

Identify, track, and communicate project milestones, risks, dependencies, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Proactively manage and escalate program risks, supporting informed decision‑making and keeping projects on track.

Apply and adapt delivery methodologies (Scrum, Waterfall, Lean) as appropriate to the project needs.

Ensure robust stakeholder engagement, address competing priorities, and support organizational change readiness.

Set and monitor quality objectives, manage project documentation, and, where required, oversee procurement of external services.

Your Skills&Experience

7+ years IT Transformation and Business Change Project Management experience with a focus on large, complex, multi‑location programs or projects

Strong track record of delivering in an Agile environment

Has a proven track record of delivering complex, multi‑process technology solutions in a legacy IT environment

Strong understanding of product and design and ideally have worked with design or product teams

You’re an excellent self‑starter with a track record of seamless execution on complex projects with minimal guidance

You have strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills and are comfortable working side‑by‑side with company leaders

Understands and has acted as a Business Analyst

Scrum Master experience preferable

Financial Services and General Insurance industry experience an advantage

Location Primary work location is Dublin/Wexford but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

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