Job Description

INSTANDA is the worlds first no code platform for Insurance. A pioneering Insurtech, we're revolutionising the insurance industry by offering insurers a versatile tool to create, manage, and distribute digital insurance products. Our innovative technology empowers insurance carriers to adapt swiftly to market demands and navigate the evolving landscape. Our Technology is consistently recognised as the best policy administration platform for innovative insurers, winning awards in both the UK and US.


INSTANDA has grown significantly in recent years and we are now a team of 200+ employees globally, with partnerships that operate worldwide. We're continuing to grow our business and our Client Delivery team is at the forefront of our growth plans.


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Requirements

The Role

The Programme Manager will lead delivery on complex clients, managing multiple concurrent workstreams and cross-functional teams or complex individual projects. They will ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality, while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement. This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. Depending on business need, you may be required to take a hands-on approach to project delivery.


This role is UK based, primarily remote working with some travel required to our London Office.

What you will do

Lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and time zones, ensuring alignment and effective delivery Establish and maintain appropriate governance structures and delivery models tailored to client needs. Act as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, fostering long-term strategic partnerships. Collaborate closely with client stakeholders or their System Integrators (SIs) to ensure seamless delivery and integration. Own and manage the delivery P&L, ensuring financial targets are met and profitability is maintained Drive continuous improvement initiatives across programmes to enhance delivery efficiency and client satisfaction. Responsible for ensuring the timely production of client contracts that accurately represent scope of implementation and associated baselined plans Work closely with the sales and accounts teams to provide accurate and timely support of new business or growth opportunities, including estimates and scope Coach, mentor and motivate Project Teams and Project Managers Adhere to INSTANDA's information security policies, guidelines and best practices to protect our company and our clients. Contribute to a culture of security awareness within the company.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in leading complex projects or programmes, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector. Proven track record of managing delivery P&L.. A Leadership mentality with the ability to grow and develop talent Experience in delivering digital products using Agile methodology Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders. Experienced managing multiple priorities while managing clear communication with all stakeholders Experience in a client facing role demonstrating excellent relationship building skills with a knack to managing difficult messages Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a track record in expressing technical concepts in everyday language Experience of People Management

Nice to have

Experience working for a start-up or fast paced technology focused company Experience in migrating books of business / data migration. Prior hands-on experience with PAS implementations would be highly desirable.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous

28 days

holiday

allowance, in addition to public holidays. For every year of service you complete, we'll give you an

additional days holiday

(max. 5 days)

One Dynamic Day per month

on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin.

Freedom Pass

work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere.

FlexiBank

you decide when to use your public holiday allocation.

Hybrid Working approach

varying with the nature of your role.

Life cover; income protection

and participation in the company

pension scheme

All employees are included in the company discretionary

bonus scheme

100 per month

to put towards wellness activities. Annual

learning & development allowance of

1,250

* Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform