Senior Business Change Project Manager

Senior Business Change Project Manager Leeds | Hybrid Working (3 Days in Office) | Permanent | Lead Transformation. Influence Strategy. Deliver Real Business Change. At Markel, we're looking for an experienced Senior Business Change Project Manager to join our UK Business Change team and lead some of the most strategic, high-profile change initiatives across the business. This is more than a project management role. You'll be responsible for delivering complex business change programmes that directly support growth, operational excellence, new product development, digital transformation, automation, and international expansion. You'll work with Executive Sponsors, senior leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to turn ambitious ideas into successful business outcomes. If you're someone who thrives in complex stakeholder environments, enjoys solving challenging business problems, and wants to make a visible impact, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Markel? At Markel, insurance is more than a policy. It's a promise to help people move forward with confidence, embrace opportunities, and recover when the unexpected happens. Our people-first culture, entrepreneurial outlook, and commitment to doing what's right are what make us different. Joining our UK Business Change team means you'll: Deliver business-critical change across a growing organisation Work directly with Executive partners and decision-makers Lead projects that genuinely influence the future direction of the business Be part of a collaborative, supportive team with a strong culture and reputation for delivery Enjoy the autonomy and trust to own complex programmes from inception through to implementation What You'll Be Working On: You'll lead a diverse portfolio of strategic business change initiatives, including: New product launches and product development programmes Operational efficiency and process improvement projects Automation, AI and digital transformation initiatives Workflow and business process redesign Technology-enabled business change Claims and policy platform enhancements International business growth and expansion projects Vendor-led system implementation programmes Typically, you'll lead multiple concurrent projects, balancing delivery, governance, collaborator engagement, budget control, and business readiness activities.

Lead the delivery of complex business change projects from initiation through to implementation Chair Project Working Groups and Steering Committees Build strong relationships with Executive Sponsors and senior partners Lead project governance, reporting, RAID logs, and project controls Create and maintain detailed project plans and delivery roadmaps Handle budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting Work closely with Business Analysts, SMEs, Technology teams, Solutions Architects, and external vendors Drive decision-making, challenge constructively, and ensure accountability across project teams Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards What We're Looking For: We're looking for a confident and credible senior project professional who can operate effectively with partners at every level of the organisation. Essential Experience Minimum 10 years' Project Management experience Consistent record delivering complex business change projects Experience working in regulated environments Strong collaborator management skills, including Executive-level engagement Experience running project budgets, forecasting and financial reporting Vendor and third-party supplier management experience Strong governance, risk and issue management expertise Experience running Steering Committees and governance forums Demonstrable ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes Ideally You'll Come From Insurance Financial Services Banking Another highly regulated sector Insurance experience would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

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