People Project Manager
12 month FTC
Leeds/Hybrid
We have an exciting opportunity to join our People Culture and Change Team on a 12-month fixed term basis as a People Project Manager. This is a key role that will work in partnership with the People Leadership Team to deliver the People Strategy through People Project Plans. Flex@QBE means that we only ask people to come into the office for the moments that matter. Our preference is to have someone based within commutable distance of Leeds for this role but may be open to conversations with candidates based in London.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, or directly support, people programmes and projects [including Transformations] in order to facilitate their successful initiation, delivery and implementation and co-ordinate reporting and analysis through monitoring progress, identifying and highlighting risks and recommending appropriate action.
Having the right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role. QBE may consider sponsorship at its discretion
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your New Role
Manage People related projects (i.e. Org Design (OD) Transformations, Benefits reviews, Payroll changes) as per the agreed prioritisation with the Head of People Portfolio, to delivery within agreed timeframes, scope and budget with effective stakeholder engagement throughout
Develop and gain agreement to project scoping, project plans and budgets, ensuring interdependencies with other programmes and projects are monitored throughout the whole lifecycle
Contribute to the review and refinement of process, procedures, tools and systems to continuously improve the efficiency of projects and other related activities
Review and maintain a repository of the necessary programme and project data, including plans, milestones, status reports, risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies and outcomes, and financial data
Oversee People project related budgets and costs in collaboration with the Head of People Portfolio to effectively manage the People cost base
Collaborate and build relationships with the wider People team (locally and globally) and project stakeholders across QBE and external where applicable to fully understand/agree project goals, benefits, measures, drivers and resources
Facilitate a robust governance process across the programme of People projects through effective risk/issue/exception reporting
Actively coach and develop more junior/less experienced team members. Act as a point of reference to guide and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practice
About You:
Experienced Project/Programme Manager (Org Design / Transformations /HR background preferred) with a good understanding of project management methodology, best practice tools, templates and techniques (supported by theory based learning/study)
Experience of supporting business/ people led change
PMO experience including managing the key controls of a project (risks, issues, dependencies, plans, finances, reporting etc)
Have the ability to build strong stakeholder and team relationships in a line and matrix environment and be able to challenge constructively on requirements or assumptions whilst maintaining positive and professional relationships
Proven experience of working in a line and matrix environment
Experience using MS Project, JIRA, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
HR background desirable – good working knowledge and understanding of HR best practice, strategies/initiatives
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
To learn more about our achievements, click here
Apply now and let’s make it happen!
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Presenting with Impact, Problem Solving, Project Delivery, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Waterfall ModelApplication Close Date: 17/04/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
