Project Manager with Life Insurance experience

MTM Partners is an independent management consulting firm based in Luxembourg. Our team of experts provides support for organizations in project leadership, operational process optimization, change management, and recruitment activities to sustain strategic growth plans. We assist businesses in transforming processes, implementing changes, scaling up, and structuring successful strategies.

Role description:

We are looking to hire an experienced Project Manager with a deep understanding of the life insurance domain.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to key projects that enhance our clients' services while adhering to the specific regulations and industry standards in Luxembourg.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of life insurance-related projects from initiation to completion. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring compliance with Luxembourg’s financial and insurance regulations. The role requires a strategic thinker with experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and with a strong understanding of the regulatory environment governing the life insurance industry in Luxembourg.

Your Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution:

Lead and manage life insurance-related projects from start to finish, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope.

Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and track progress to ensure on-time delivery.

Define project goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Management:

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, auditors, and insurance clients, to gather requirements and communicate project progress.

Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters and manage stakeholder expectations.

Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to senior management on project status, risks, and deliverables.

Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and manage project risks and develop strategies to mitigate potential issues.

Ensure that risk assessments are performed in line with both regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Report on project risks and issues to management, providing solutions and actionable recommendations.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure that all project deliverables meet company and regulatory quality standards.

Implement best practices for project management, focusing on continuous improvement.

Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and enhance future project execution.

Team Leadership:

Manage and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.

Guide and mentor project management team, offering advice on best practices in the life insurance domain.

Your profile:

• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager in the life insurance domain, preferably within Luxembourg or the EU region.
• You have a successful track record of project delivery, having been in a position of project leader, managing budget, plan, resources and scope in a structured way, chairing steering committees, coordinating project resources and interacting directly with the executive sponsor.
• You are either certified in a known PM methodology and/or are used to work in an environment using a strong methodology and you are proficient with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• You are fluent in French as well as English.
• You have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to clearly articulate your message to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge
• You are a strong team player and have excellent time management, organization, and planning skills.
• MANDATORY REQUIREMENT : you hold a valid Lux working permit.

If you are passionate about life insurance, have a keen understanding of the regulatory landscape in Luxembourg, and are ready to drive impactful projects, we would love to hear from you!

Please send us your CV at info@mtmpartners.lu and we will contact you.