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Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Programme Director to join our dynamic technology team. The Programme Director will be responsible for creating the pipeline and then overseeing and coordinating multiple technology projects mainly across North America, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals and objectives. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

The Programme Director sits within Risk & Broking Technology and responsibilities include:

+ **Strategy** : Supports the business in translating their strategy into technology programme deliverables.

+ **Programme Planning** : Develop and implement programme plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

+ **Project Coordination** : Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

+ **Stakeholder Management** : Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, and ensure effective communication throughout the programme lifecycle.

+ **Risk Management** : Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure programme success.

+ **Performance Monitoring** : Monitor programme performance, track progress, and report on key metrics to senior management.

+ **Team Leadership** : Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

+ **Budget Management** : Manage programme budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial constraints.

+ **Continuous Improvement** : Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance programme delivery.

+ **Reporting** : Supports the reporting into the Tech PMO. Also prepares and run the Programme Steering Group.

Qualifications

The Requirements

Experience: Essential

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Proven experience as a Programme Manager or in a similar role.

+ Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.

+ Excellent leadership and team management skills.

+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

+ Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project).

+ PMP or PRINCE2 certification.

Experience: Preferable

+ Knowledge of General Insurance (London Market / Lloyd’s and Industry) products and services

Skills/other

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, and written communication with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the Company, including senior level management

+ Applies a high level of accuracy to written communications and presentations

+ Excellent presentation of plans, reports and proposals for business stakeholder consumption

+ Ability to participate on multi-disciplinary work teams to achieve successful execution of initiatives

+ Ability to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and report status

+ Delivery focused

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities with stakeholder groups and adapt to changing circumstances

+ Proficient in MS office including SharePoint, PowerPoint creation and good knowledge of excel functions to analyse and synthesise data

Eligibility Requirements

+ Eligible to work in the US

+ Travel to different US offices as required

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

+ **Health and Welfare Benefits:** Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

+ **Leave Benefits:** Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1862/2023/01/31091722/Washington-State-Time-Off.pdf) ( _Washington State only_ )

+ **Retirement Benefits:** Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

EOE, including disability/vets