Head of Project Delivery, Governance

1 month ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. Full time
Head of Project Delivery, Governance & PMO-Hybrid

Zurich Insurance Europe are recruiting for a Head of Project Delivery, Governance and PMO. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of Zurich's Business Change Portfolio and maturity development with the goal to achieve project delivery excellence across the organization. They will act as a key enabler and foundation for effective group wide project and portfolio management. Ensuring delivery and governance standards are adhered to across all change delivery within the organisation. Leading the business case development, project mobilisation, project delivery assurance (with a particular focus on project planning, risk identification and mitigation, resourcing, technology delivery, and third-party relationships), and financial budgeting, forecasting, and tracking.

This role may be based in the Blackrock office or the Wexford office.

Your Role

As the Head of Project Delivery, Governance and PMO you will ensure the best support for the organization by building capabilities in project management, through methodology, communities of practice, training, coaching, clear role definition, career paths and make sure the right level of project governance is in place.

You will enable successful delivery of projects or programs by providing guidance, expertise and best practices, and enforce group minimum standards (incl. large project reviews, GHO approvals). Responsibility for increasing maturity in project portfolio management and achieve excellence in managing the group mandated project portfolio through improved processes, data quality and decision making. Provide the best technology to support the planning and execution by understanding key user business requirements and propose appropriate solutions.

Other responsibilities include:

Project Delivery

  • Project Business Case Development
  • Project Scoping
  • Project Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Change Management & Business Readiness Assessment
  • Project Delivery Assurance (with a focus on Operating Model and Technology Delivery Assurance)
  • Project Steering Meeting Key Contributor
  • Chairs Monthly Executive Team Change Governance Forum
  • Stakeholder Management (Executive Sponsors, Exec -1 and -2 reports, and assigned Product Owners, Head of IT and direct reports, Group Project Management Office and Group Technology and Operations relationships)
  • Ensuring all project stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities and can carry out their roles effectively

Resource allocation

  • Portfolio Prioritisation and decision facilitation

Governance

  • Confluence Project Delivery Checklist Governance Owner
  • Risk Management
  • Controls Framework Execution and Reporting
  • Planview (Budget Spend Tracking) & Group PMO PoC
  • PMO
  • Change Portfolio Budget Forecasting and Actuals Tracking and Reporting
  • Invoicing, Purchase Orders
  • Resource Forecasting, Allocation, and Conflict Resolution
  • Change Portfolio Team Coordination Meetings and Issue Resolution

Performance Management Accountabilities

  • People Management
  • Leads a team of 5-7 project managers across a Change Portfolio of c.7-10 projects plus small change initiatives, PMO, and Change Management function
  • Matrix reporting of all project contributors
  • Demonstrates commitment to corporate values
  • Take accountability for participation in performance management cycles
  • Take action to improve team performance on the job
  • Assist and support co-workers modelling leadership in all facets of Change Delivery
  • Take action to support own personal development

Your Skills & Experience

As a Head of Project Delivery, Governance and PMO your skills and qualifications will include:

At least 7 years experience in the following disciplines:

  • Project Management & Planning
  • Portfolio Management Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Technology Solution Development
  • Operating Model Solution Development
  • Concrete demonstration of leading large change programmes with technology and people/organisational change is essential
  • Candidates demonstrating an open and collaborative style, with a desire for continuous improvement, and creation of an enjoyable and collegiate working environment and a proven track record of success preferential

Additional Information

Primary work location may be Dublin or Wexford based but occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations.

If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then our recruiter Jemma Doran is looking forward to receiving your application by clicking on the button "Apply online".

Who we are

Zurich is one of Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand – with our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our purpose and values are designed to protect, inspire confidence and help our employees reach their full potential. We value and defend what is right and promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, disability, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc. Join Zurich and be part of this culture. Together we are committed to delivering on our purpose - Let's Create a Brighter Future Together


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