Job Description

Company: Marsh
Description:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our International Strategy and Advisory team in Marsh . This role will be based in Mumbai. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Associate Director - Project Management
As a part of the Knowledge Services function of (MMGS), the incumbent will be supporting Advisory International Strategy and Transformation (S&T) team. Specifically, this important role will help us scope, pilot and launch transformational initiatives across our business. The successful applicant will have a vision and passion for combining strong project management skills with commercial strategy to build exciting new ways of working for our colleagues and clients.
We will count on you to:

• Successfully provide project management and governance oversight for a portfolio of transformation projects across Advisory International;
• Lead regular stakeholder meetings and workshops to drive accountability and progress;
• Develop and execute change management strategies to facilitate adoption, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability of transformation initiatives;
• Provide regular MI and reporting to leadership on the status of change initiatives and provide recommendations to address any issues;
• Identify and implement relevant technology-led solutions to meet Advisory project management needs;
• Partner with our regional consulting teams to enhance their project management approach to deliver more efficient and impactful engagements for our clients;
• Be an ambassador for project management services across the International region leading webinars, thought leadership and advising senior management as appropriate;
• Actively participate in recruitment processes to identify and hire the best possible local talent to grow the Project Management proposition in the coming months / years;
• Help motivate, develop and guide junior colleagues towards fulfilling both company needs and colleagues career development potential;
• Drive cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration, ensuring alignment and effective communication across diverse teams and cultures; and
• Lead or support change management and communication efforts to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in

What you need to have

• MBA or graduate in Engineering or Technology or any other equivalent stream
• 10+ years of total experience in project / programme management
• Experience in change management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and financial governance within a large corporate organisation
• An ability to regularly switch between the telescope of strategic direction and the microscope of day-to day delivery and implementation
• Enthusiasm to build a career at the intersection of risk consulting, insurance and project management
• A performance-driven mind-set with an absolute commitment to delivering excellent results for our clients and for our business
• Ability to adapt quickly, demonstrating resilience and problem-solving under pressure
• Strong communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate your reasoning to a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to influence and liaise with cross-functional and cross-geographical stakeholders

What makes you stand out?

• Experience in the insurance industry
• An understanding of best-in-class digital tools that promote strong project management
• Experience applying project management skills within a consulting environment and / or within a global matrixed organisation
• Experience working with global stakeholders and cultures
• Relevant project management qualifications e.g. Prince 2
• Experience in continuous improvement
• Additional language skills (particularly in European languages)

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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