INSURANCE - Project Manager/Business Analyst (Mid / Senior) – German Speaking

We are partnering with a leading international insurance services organization to support strategic transformation initiatives across Europe. As part of the expansion of our Insurance Practice, we are building key capabilities and seeking experienced professionals to contribute to large-scale business transformation programs.

The role offers the opportunity to work on digital transformation, process optimization, operating model redesign, and core insurance system implementation projects in a dynamic international environment. We are looking for both Mid-Level and Senior professionals with experience in insurance operations, consulting, business analysis, project delivery, or PMO functions.

Requirements:

Mid-Level Profile

• 3–5 years of professional experience in the insurance sector or consulting for insurance clients.

• Experience in one or more of the following roles:

  • Business Analyst

  • PMO Specialist

  • Consultant

  • Project Coordinator

  • Junior Project Manager

• Knowledge of at least one insurance domain, such as:

  • Underwriting

  • Claims Management

  • Policy Administration

  • Pricing

  • Distribution

  • Customer Service

  • Back-Office Operations

• Experience in requirements gathering, business process analysis, workshop facilitation, and documentation.

• Exposure to transformation, digitalization, process improvement, or system implementation projects.

Senior Profile

• 6+ years of professional experience in the insurance sector or consulting for insurance clients.

• Strong understanding of insurance operating models and end-to-end business processes.

• Proven experience delivering transformation, digitalization, operating model change, or core system implementation programs.

• Experience leading workstreams, projects, PMO functions, or consulting engagements.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership and Steering Committees (SteerCo).

• Ability to independently drive project execution and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Project Delivery & Tools

• Experience with project planning, governance, reporting, RAID management, budgeting, and dependency management.

• Practical knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies.

• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Guidewire, Duck Creek, TIA, Salesforce Insurance/Vlocity, or other core insurance platforms.

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, Scrum, SAFe, AgileBA, or equivalent.

• Experience in Life Insurance and/or Non-Life Insurance.

• Exposure to automation, AI-driven solutions, or process optimization initiatives.

Languages

• English – B2/C1 level.

• German – fluent (C1 preferred).

• Ability to work directly with German-speaking clients in an international environment.

Nice to have:

• Experienced in using AI tools in day-to-day workflow

Main responsibilities:

• Support and drive business transformation and digitalization initiatives within the insurance sector.

• Gather, analyze, and document business and functional requirements.

• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and requirements sessions.

• Conduct As-Is / To-Be analyses and identify process improvement opportunities.

• Perform gap analyses and develop business recommendations.

• Prepare project documentation, reports, management presentations, and status updates.

• Coordinate activities across business, technology, and delivery teams.

• Support or lead project governance activities, including planning, reporting, RAID management, and dependency tracking.

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and technical specialists.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of transformation, system implementation, and process optimization initiatives.

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