Lead Project Manager

Company:Guy Carpenter

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Project Management team at Guy Carpenter. This role will be based in New York City. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least two days a week in the office. Acting as an intermediary between business, technical client service teams, the Lead Project Manager will drive technology- and process-based solutions by translating business strategies into actionable requirements and overseeing delivery. You will lead complex projects end-to-end, provide thought leadership on best practices, and help teammates thrive while collaborating with stakeholders across the company.

We will count on you to:

• Translate business strategies and objectives into clear business, functional, and operational requirements using established requirements management methodologies and tools.
• Lead and manage projects from initiation through implementation, including scope, timelines, risks, status reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure requirements and specifications are effectively communicated to and understood by technical development and implementation teams.
• Oversee and support testing activities, including reviewing test plans and results, and assisting junior staff in analyzing final requirements.
• Manage data and reporting requests, partnering with stakeholders to define needs and deliver accurate, timely outputs.
• Define and implement best practices with internal and external vendors, including continuous review and process improvement.

What you need to have:

• 10+ years’ experience in project management and/or business analysis, including leading complex technology or process change initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business strategies and objectives into detailed requirements and business specifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across business and technical teams.
• Experience managing data and reporting needs, and supporting testing, training, and documentation efforts.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in a financial services, reinsurance, or insurance environment.
• Background in data analysis to drive process improvements and inform decision-making.
• Proven track record mentoring or assisting junior team members and contributing to team forums, meetings, and knowledge sharing.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

At Guy Carpenter, a Marsh business, you can be your best. We work on challenges that matter with colleagues who help bring out our best. Our uniquely collaborative environment will empower you to focus on your personal and professional success, learning from top specialists in the (re)insurance industry and leading you towards a rewarding and impactful career.

Guy Carpenter is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Guy Carpenter, visit guycarp.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.