Program Manager (m/f) Previous Experience Insurance Environment - Largely Remote/Partly Hanover

Project overview

Introduction

As part of a strategic transformation program, our client is modernizing the IT and business landscape in the composite sector (claims/accident insurance). The goal is to replace historical host systems, migrate portfolios, and achieve end-to-end process automation.

As a Sub-Program Manager (m/f), you will bridge the gap between individual projects and program management, manage complex dependencies, and ensure timely, budget-compliant, and quality-assured implementation.

• Role: Sub-Program Manager / IT Program Manager (m/f)
• Location: Hanover area / high remote share
• Start: 01/02/2027 (possibly earlier)
• Duration & Utilization: until 06/30/2027 (full-time)

Responsibilities

Our Requirements

Project Management & Methodology:

Functional & Technical Qualification:

Soft Skills:

• Operational management of the sub-program (scope, time, budget, resources, quality) in close coordination with the sub-program management.
• Plausibility checks of status and risk reports from sub-projects and active contribution of management impulses.
• Identification and synchronization of critical interfaces within the program and with external environmental projects (e.g., introduction of new insurance products).
• Onboarding, coaching, and methodological support for project managers to ensure independent project work.
• Establishment and monitoring of uniform governance standards as well as preparation of decision and committee documents.
• Targeted resolution of bottlenecks and methodological support for organizational changes.
• Several years of experience in managing or leading large IT transformation and migration programs.
• Sound practical experience in software migrations and/or host system replacements and/or legacy modernizations.
• Proficient in hybrid, agile, and classic methodologies as well as change request processes.
• Experience in managing external service providers and knowledge of contract law.
• Certification (e.g., PMI/PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2) is an advantage.
• Functional domain knowledge in composite/property insurance (policy administration, rating, claims/operations).
• Sound technical understanding of modern software architectures (especially Java environments, interface integration).
• Assertive and decisive in dealing with demanding interfaces and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, moderation, and conflict resolution skills at management and team level.

Project details

• Start: 2027-01
• Duration: 6 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Hannover, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German