IT Technical Project Manager
Covéa Insurance
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Halifax, England
Contract type: Full time
Up to £68,000 (DOE)
This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our (Halifax) office.
We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as an It Technical Project Manager, within our IT Delivery Team!
At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It’s what drives us every day, and it’s why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!
Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.
In this role, you’ll be working in a team where is instrumental in driving Covéa Insurance’s strategic and operational success through technology. We lead the delivery of technical change that fuels business growth and operational resilience, and we manage the implementation of strategic, BAU, and regulatory initiatives to support the company's long-term vision. Through structured planning, governance, and execution, we maintain a diverse portfolio of IT projects—from large-scale transformation programmes to incremental enhancements—ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.
Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported.
What are the core responsibilities?
At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
Why join us?
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know - we’re here to help.
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary
68,000
Working Hours
36.25
This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our (Halifax) office.
We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as an It Technical Project Manager, within our IT Delivery Team!
At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference.
Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It’s what drives us every day, and it’s why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!
Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.
In this role, you’ll be working in a team where is instrumental in driving Covéa Insurance’s strategic and operational success through technology. We lead the delivery of technical change that fuels business growth and operational resilience, and we manage the implementation of strategic, BAU, and regulatory initiatives to support the company's long-term vision. Through structured planning, governance, and execution, we maintain a diverse portfolio of IT projects—from large-scale transformation programmes to incremental enhancements—ensuring our systems remain secure, scalable, and aligned with evolving business needs.
Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported.
What are the core responsibilities?
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects with clear scope, stage plans, and governance controls
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, translate technical needs into structured deliverables, and ensure readiness criteria are met
- Manage project budgets, track performance, and provide executive-level reporting on risks and benefits
- Maintain RAID logs, stage boundaries, and project documentation to support consistent governance
- Engage stakeholders through proactive communication, escalating risks and blockers with clarity and context
- Align project execution with business goals and technical standards to drive strategic outcomes and operational resilience
- Deliver complex, large-scale IT transformation projects with a focus on infrastructure, connectivity, and security
- Apply structured project management frameworks to drive disciplined execution in regulated environments
- Demonstrate strong commercial acumen through budget ownership, cost control, and performance reporting
- Lead with resilience, motivating cross-functional teams and fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, proactively managing stakeholders and risks
- Hold recognised project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, PMP, CAPM) and technical credentials (e.g. ITIL, CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, AWS); educated to A-level or higher in a relevant field
At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.
Why join us?
- Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
- Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
- Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
- Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
- A culture where everyone belongs – we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
- Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group
- Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
- Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
- Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
- Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
- And much more!
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know - we’re here to help.
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.
Salary
68,000
Working Hours
36.25
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