Project Manager At Jean Edwards Consulting
full-time
About the Role
We are looking for a confident, proactive Project Manager who can quickly establish themselves within projects, take ownership of delivery, identify challenges before they become issues, and work independently while collaborating effectively with both clients and internal teams.
The Role
We're looking for a detail-driven, proactive Project Manager to join our team. You'll lead the delivery of high-quality client and internal projects, keeping everything aligned across stakeholders, timelines, and priorities.
You'll need to grasp complex technical requirements quickly, communicate clearly and persuasively, and solve problems before they escalate.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of projects end-to-end across multiple time zones.
Take a proactive approach to identifying risks, dependencies, blockers, and opportunities, driving issues through to resolution.
Maintain clear project documentation, governance, and client-facing communications.
Manage scope, budget, resources, timelines, and delivery quality.
Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of coordination.
Work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams, demonstrating strong technical curiosity and a willingness to understand products, integrations, and solution design.
Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and project reviews to keep delivery on track.
Continuously improve project delivery processes, tools, and ways of working.
Essential Requirements
4+ years of project management experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset
Ability to quickly understand technical language and requirements
Experience working in remote, distributed teams
Proficiency with project tools such as Jira, Miro, Microsoft Project Planner
and presentation tools such as MS Powerpoint
Nice to Have:
Formal project management qualification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certified)
Experience in reinsurance, insurance, financial services, or AI/tech environments
Previous consultancy or client-facing PM experience