Senior Lead Project Management [T500-28790

Position: Senior Lead Project Management [T500-28790]
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Who are we:
Core Insurance Platforms (CIP) is Zurich’s global capability responsible for building, running, and evolving core insurance technology. We set a unified, scalable operating model—covering governance, standards, architecture, service delivery, and reuse—so our business units can deliver at speed and scale.
CIP is the strategic steward of Zurich’s Guidewire ecosystem, aligning platform roadmaps to business strategy while driving stability, modernization, reduced supplier dependency, and long term cost efficiency.
India delivery center is one of our global delivery and capability hub. We bring together experts in AI, engineering, analysis, quality, and architecture to deliver product & process solutions, application run services, change and transformation initiatives, and centralized platform services across both on prem and Guidewire Cloud environments. Our teams operate from multiple global delivery centers, supporting Zurich’s business units worldwide.

Senior Lead Project Manager:
Does the idea of driving impactful transformation across a rapidly evolving technology landscape of the future inspire you Do you have a strong interest in applying AI-enabled solutions to improve delivery, automation, and business outcomes. Do you thrive in complexity while working with diverse stakeholders to deliver results that matter
This role within Group Technology (GTO) offers the opportunity to both shape and support a variety of key initiatives in a dynamic global environment where architectural modernization and agentic AI capabilities strongly underpin our strategic vision.
At Zurich, you will be empowered to drive forward thinking programs, innovate with emerging technologies, and deliver meaningful impact in a way that reflects our results oriented culture.

What you will do:

Drive complex, cross functional, projects with a primary focus on Finance systems while embedding AI-enabled capabilities where they create measurable business value
Ensure alignment between business objectives and Group Technology’s strategic vision
Engage, influence, and manage diverse senior-level stakeholders, fostering transparency and effective collaboration
Identify risks, interdependencies, and critical issues, ensuring proactive mitigation and timely delivery
Partner closely with different technology and business teams to shape solutions, define delivery approaches, and ensure execution excellence.

What you bring:

8+ years of project management experience leading complex, multi stakeholder initiatives in large organizations
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities
A collaborative team-player who is adaptable, self driven, and comfortable operating independently
Comfortable working with global teams across geographies and time zones.
2+ years people manager experience (strongly preferred)

Experience with AI initiatives (strongly preferred)
SAP project experience (strongly preferred)
Databricks project experience (preferred)
Experience in insurance/reinsurance, investments, treasury and/or real estate (preferred)
Excellent command of English

You belong here:
Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Zurich, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well-being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.
Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together.