Description
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. They have pushed the boundaries of insurance and are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset.
As a Growth Execution Manager (GEM), you'll be at the forefront of driving meaningful change. You'll work closely with GP Leaders, bringing your expertise to a diverse range of projects to drive significant growth and innovation within their global Specialty business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with GP Leaders to identify and execute key initiatives across the six pillars of the Global Practices (Leadership, Strategy, Clients & Proposition, Insights, Brand & Marketing, Infrastructure & Support).
- Ensure tangible business outcomes by developing actionable plans, prioritizing opportunities with the highest global growth potential.
- Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across Howden, ensuring collaboration within the Union: Specialty, Geographies, and Reinsurance.
- Collaborate with fellow GEMs to create comprehensive development plans for each practice.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and drive impactful outcomes.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure projects remain on track and deliver.
- Lead the development and execution of innovative strategies to strengthen the capabilities and impact of their GPs, internally and externally.
- Facilitate internal forums to share insights, best practices, and thought leadership across practices.
Example Projects/Activities:
- Collaborate with specialist teams to design and implement global propositions.
- Partner with local teams and marketing to develop sector-specific strategies and campaigns.
- Organise a Global conference from design to delivery.
- Develop a global SharePoint site to enhance best practice and knowledge sharing.
- Create a comprehensive training academy/ hub to support ‘high talent’ colleagues and new starters.
- Build a global ‘toolbox’ of resources, including wordings, marketing materials, and tools.
- Maintain a key win/ proposal log to track and celebrate successes.
Experience & Desirable Characteristics:
- Experience in the insurance industry (not consulting for insurance, but direct experience of working in insurance).
- 2-3 years of consulting, strategy, or project management experience.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience with data analysis is an advantage.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $170,000; actual base salary will be determined based on factors including candidate experience and work location.
- In addition to a competitive base salary, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
- Howden also offers a variety of benefits and programs, subject to eligibility, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including healthcare savings and reimbursement accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Paid Time Off and paid parental leave
- Life and Disability insurance