Project Manager

Description

ROLE

• Strategic formulation: Facilitates collaborative process, ensuring well-articulated and prioritised roadmap and set of medium and long-term goals/ focus areas for agreed Tech & Change strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage the delivery of outputs from relevant workstreams which will include technology development, operations, change management, data analysis and our regulatory and compliance obligations
• Track and report on key workstreams identified and agreed with key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met and remain aligned with business objectives
• Continuously develop an in-depth knowledge of the internal and external environments across geographies to feed into strategic direction
• Proactively build and maintain collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Provide technical support and assistance to the team on standard project management activities
• Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the delivery of service to clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across the enterprise to ensure that we develop a compelling proposition which leverages the whole of WTW
• Collaborate with peers and internal team members on projects to support delivery of distinct pieces of work
• Prioritise activities in response to project changes and escalate where necessary to manage project risks or deviations from the plan
• Monitor and support a range of processes and systems in the function to ensure they are effectively maintained and coordinated within company procedures and guidelines
• Oversee the creation of presentations and reports, as required for stakeholder reporting and management
• Support the annual planning process to identify detailed list of annual priorities and manage the delivery and progress reporting of these
• Collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams, often working virtually, demonstrating effectiveness when dealing with colleagues at all levels
• Liaise as necessary with support teams including HR, IT, Compliance, Risk, Legal, Finance & Audit
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong program / project / change management skills e.g., detail-oriented, able to organize and plan around complex problems making them simple and achievable, demonstrates flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues
• Specific experience of project managing projects with a technical nature within a broking organisation
• High levels of business and financial acumen with an understanding of company strategy and change management
• Demonstrate the capability for original thought, innovation and continuous improvement
• Experience in technology and operations in financial services and/or professional services
• A solid understanding of WTW technology and tools to help support the Multinationals transformation
• Experience in multi-line of business environments or multinational organisations with a matrix orientation
• Ability to navigate organisational complexities and help assure alignment across groups
• Ability to organize resources effectively and drives clear project delivery accountability
• Motivated and self-starting with the ability to work independently and virtually, and to manage multiple concurrent project workstreams, self-manage and prioritize workload
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Diligent listening skills
• Able to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Emotionally intelligent and self-aware
• Positive and energetic outlook
  
  

The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

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