Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

Are you ready to accelerate your career in insurance transformation? As a Manager within PwC’s Insurance Consulting team, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering impactful projects across underwriting, claims, policy administration, and distribution. You’ll work closely with senior client stakeholders to design and implement innovative solutions that enhance customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and support business growth. Drawing on your structured problem-solving skills, business analysis expertise, and familiarity with digital and agile methodologies, you’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage project lifecycles, and help shape the future of insurance operations.

You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on solutions at the intersection of regulation and technology—such as InsurTech, AI, and cloud—while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues. If you thrive in dynamic environments, value teamwork, and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to grow your career with PwC.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of insurance industry operations, including underwriting, claims management, policy administration, actuarial functions, and distribution channels, leveraging this knowledge to deliver impactful projects across areas such as strategy, operating model design, customer experience, digital transformation, process improvement, and organizational change.
Leverage PwC’s leading Insurance consulting services and global network to proactively identify and pursue opportunities to add value for clients across end-to-end insurance value chains.
Apply advanced structured problem solving, business analysis, data analytics, design thinking, and lean/agile methodologies to help insurers improve operational efficiency, increase customer satisfaction, and drive profitable growth.
Identify, analyze, and recommend enhancements in insurer processes, systems, and workforce capabilities to optimize performance and reduce costs.
Effectively gather and define detailed business requirements through in-depth engagement with a broad range of insurance stakeholders, including actuaries, underwriters, claims teams, IT, and distribution partners.
Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, working closely with senior client executives and key stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and programme governance is maintained.
Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle from business case development through design, implementation, and post-deployment reviews, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
Communicate complex insurance and transformation concepts clearly and persuasively, tailoring messaging for diverse audiences including C-suite executives, technical teams, and client operational staff.
Collaborate on shaping innovative insurance solutions addressing regulatory changes, digital disruption, changing customer expectations, and emerging technology adoption.
Foster strong relationships internally within PwC and externally with clients and key partners to support collaborative delivery and knowledge sharing.
Stay up to date with the latest trends and regulatory developments affecting the insurance industry globally and regionally, integrating these insights into your consulting approach to deliver forward-looking advice and solutions.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Proven experience 5 years delivering large-scale transformation programmes within the insurance sector (life, non-life, re-insurance, or specialty lines).
Strong understanding of Insurance customer journeys with a clear perspective on improvement opportunities leveraging technology solutions (i.e. Salesforce) or
Strong background in insurance business operations, digital transformation, operational excellence, or strategy consulting.
Excellent client management skills with the ability to build trusted advisor relationships within complex insurance organisations.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting at senior leadership and board levels.
Deep understanding of current insurance market dynamics, regulatory environments, and technology trends impacting the sector (e.g., InsurTech, AI, cloud).
Ability to quickly establish credibility and influence diverse client stakeholders through professional expertise and solution-oriented mindset.

Ideally, you will also have:

Strong capabilities in business process mapping, requirements elicitation, data analytics, and solution design specific to insurance workflows.
Experience facilitating workshops and leading teams to consensus and actionable outcomes.
Proficiency in developing structured, impactful presentations using PowerPoint and advanced analytic skills using Excel or relevant insurance analytics tools.
Certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Agile, PMI-PMP, or BCS Business Analysis are advantageous.
Familiarity with insurance core systems and platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Guidewire) is a plus.

What We Look For

A motivated professional passionate about leveraging consulting to drive meaningful change in the insurance sector.
Someone who thrives in dynamic environments, tackling complex problems with creativity, enthusiasm, and resilience.
An effective team player who embraces PwC’s values of:
- Act with integrity - Being honest, ethical, and transparent in all business dealings and interactions.
- Make a difference - Striving to have a positive impact for clients, communities, and each other.
- Care - Showing respect, empathy, and support for colleagues, clients, and broader communities.
- Work together - Collaborating effectively across teams, geographies, and functions to create better outcomes.
- Reimagine the possible - Encouraging innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement to solve complex problems and unlock new potential.
- A continuous learner eager to grow their insurance industry expertise and consulting capabilities in a supportive and high-performing environment.

Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland

We believe that challenges are better solved together! We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact. This purpose-led work, and our continuous development and encouragement, will help unlock your potential and take your career to the next level.

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and pr ivileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Budgetary Management, Business Analysis, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Strategy, Embracing Change, Emerging Technologies, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Management, Inclusion, Industry Trend Analysis, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Management Consulting {+ 17 more}

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Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

Customer & Business Transformation - Manager

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