Job Description

Job Title

Manager, Portfolio, Project & Programme Management

About PL Re

We are one of the largest and most experienced companies in the longevity market and are continuing our rapid growth internationally with offices across Europe, Asia, North America and Australia.

Our global team, comprised of the best minds in the industry, are not afraid to disrupt and challenge industry thinking to provide the best Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection, Hospital Cash and Longevity reinsurance products and services possible.

We pursue personalised, bespoke solutions for every one of our clients and our commitment to cutting-edge technology reflects our ambition to offer the most sophisticated answers to the most challenging reinsurance questions.

Working in some of the most complex and fast-moving markets has taught us that knowledge and innovation must go hand in hand. By seeking to manage risk, rather than eliminating it, our team is always learning, researching and rethinking the best solutions to the challenges our clients face.

As our relatively short history reveals, we are one of the youngest players in the reinsurance market. We are proud of our beginnings, and we celebrate our youth because it is what keeps us tenacious, agile and energised. We are equally proud of the security and freedom we possess from having the backing of our parent company Pacific Life. With a heritage of 150 years, Pacific Life provides strength and resilience to our business which enables us to bring our fresh and dynamic approach to the marketplace.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex, high-impact change initiatives across the organisation.

This role goes beyond managing plans, you will shape delivery approaches, influence senior stakeholders, and drive outcomes in ambiguous and fast-moving environments. You will play a key role in ensuring that change is not only delivered effectively, but fully embedded and realised across the business.

As a senior member of the Project Management Practice, you will also lead by example, supporting the development of others, raising delivery standards and contributing to the continued evolution of our PM capability.

At PLRe we are proud to recognise the importance of people, as we believe that a talented and motivated workforce is the driving force behind innovation and success. We invest in our people through Power Skills keeping our people at the cutting edge

What You’ll Do

Lead strategic business change delivery

• Lead complex, high impact change initiatives across functions and geographies, shaping both delivery approach and business outcomes.
• Shape delivery approaches, balancing risk, pace and value in complex environments.
• Drive end-to-end ownership, from mobilisation through to implementation and embedding
• Ensure value realisation, tracking outcomes and benefits beyond delivery milestones.

Influence and align stakeholders

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and sponsors, providing insight, challenge, and direction
• Translate complex change into clear, compelling narratives to drive alignment and confidence
• Navigate completing priorities and influence decision-making at all levels

Lead people and develop capability

• Provide line management and/or oversight to Project Managers and contractors, supporting their development and ensuring consistent delivery standards.
• Coach and support others within the PM Practice, sharing knowledge, lessons and promoting best practice. supporting development.
• Foster a positive, high-performing, collaborative culture across project and delivery teams

Drive value and continuous improvement

• Ensure benefits realisation and value tracking, focusing on outcomes not just deliver milestones
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery approaches, tools and ways of working
• Actively contribute to shaping and strengthening the Project Management Practice.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience delivering complex, cross-functional business change initiatives within medium to large organisations
• Demonstrable track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving strategic outcomes
• Strong experience in leading and developing project teams, including line management where applicable
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and make effective decisions under pressure
• Deep understanding of project and programme management disciplines including governance, budgeting, and benefits realisation
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working across global teams and multiple functions
• Familiarity with a range of delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)

Leadership & Impact

• Acts as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and senior leaders
• Drives alignment across functions, geographies and competing priorities
• Builds capability and confidence within project teams and the wider PM community
• Contributes to the long-term evolution of the Business Change capability

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, high-performing and evolving PM Practice where development and knowledge sharing are part of everyday life
• Lead high-impact initiatives that shape the future of the organisation

• Work in a collaborative, people-first culture that values innovation and continuous improvement and celebrates successes together.

• Access ongoing opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.

Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

Leave

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days

• Adoption and fertility leave

• Generous enhanced parental leave

Healthcare

• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents

• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary

• Optical benefits

Savings & Retirement

• 15% combined employee/employer contributions

Wellness

• Subsidized gym membership

• Access to Employee Assistance Program

• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Time off for volunteering

• Charitable matching of employee donations

You Can Be Who You Are

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

Pacific Life Re Values

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