Project Management Practice Lead

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected insurance and financial services organization to identify a Project Management Practice Lead who will play a critical role in advancing enterprise delivery capabilities and driving organizational transformation.

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a seasoned PMO, portfolio management, or enterprise transformation professional who thrives on improving execution, strengthening governance, and helping organizations achieve strategic outcomes. The individual selected will help shape how major initiatives are prioritized, governed, and delivered while collaborating with business and technology leaders across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience within the Life & Annuity insurance industry
, along with a proven track record leading enterprise delivery organizations and improving project execution at scale.

• Lead the evolution of enterprise project and portfolio management practices.
• Drive consistency, accountability, and execution excellence across strategic initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to align delivery efforts with corporate objectives and measurable business outcomes.
• Establish frameworks that improve visibility, transparency, and decision-making across major programs.
• Help optimize enterprise priorities, resource allocation, and delivery capacity.
• Improve organizational workflows and remove barriers that slow execution.
• Develop scalable approaches for managing large portfolios of strategic initiatives.
• Create processes that enhance delivery efficiency and business value realization.

• Build and enhance governance processes that support effective execution and informed decision-making.
• Guide executive stakeholders through prioritization, tradeoff discussions, and risk management decisions.
• Ensure strategic programs remain aligned with organizational goals and enterprise priorities.

• Mentor and develop project management professionals and delivery leaders.
• Foster a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Influence executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams to adopt best practices and modern delivery approaches.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both business and technology leadership teams.

• 15+ years of experience leading enterprise delivery, PMO, portfolio management, transformation, or strategic initiatives.
• Minimum 10 years of Life & Annuity insurance industry experience.
• Experience building, leading, and scaling PMO or enterprise delivery organizations.
• Demonstrated success improving governance, prioritization, execution, and operational effectiveness within large organizations.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management, enterprise planning, prioritization frameworks, and delivery governance.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence business and technology leaders at senior levels.
• Experience driving change, transformation, and organizational improvement initiatives.

• PMP certification or equivalent project leadership credentials.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong business, financial, and operational acumen.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation initiatives within insurance or financial services environments.

The organization embraces AI-enabled productivity and innovation while maintaining strong governance and accountability. Successful candidates will be comfortable leveraging emerging technologies to improve execution, support decision-making, and enhance organizational effectiveness while adhering to data privacy, security, and compliance standards.

This position offers the opportunity to shape enterprise delivery practices within a well-established organization undergoing significant transformation. The selected leader will have visibility across business and technology functions and play a meaningful role in improving how strategic initiatives are executed and measured.

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