Project Manager Innovation (m/f/d)*

Munich Re’s innovation strategy is deeply rooted in its core (re)insurance and specialty business. The central Innovation team, part of the Strategy & Innovation division, spearheads innovation efforts within the existing business model and works closely with Business and Central Units. The team delivers innovation excellence, primarily to Non-Life Reinsurance Business Units, while also fostering a vibrant innovation community across the entire Reinsurance and Specialty Group.

To support the execution of this strategy, we are looking for a candidate with outstanding project management expertise and a passion for innovation.

Your Job

• Lead strategic and innovative projects, advising Business Units on implementing and scaling innovative solutions
• Collaborate with Business Units to identify, develop, and initiate new innovation ideas and projects (e.g., via ideation workshops)
• Develop and provide an innovation framework that serves as a blueprint for innovation management excellence (processes, methods, tools, etc.)
• Build, manage, and sustain an active global innovation community across the Reinsurance and Specialty Group, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Design and facilitate interaction and exchange across the Group to strengthen knowledge transfer and transparency of innovation activities
• Engage selectively with external innovation stakeholders, e.g., through participation in conferences

This role offers the opportunity to combine focus areas such as innovation consulting, managing innovation programs and community building across Munich Re.

• Several years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm, leading (large-scale) projects and advising clients
• Strong passion for innovation and a tech‑savvy mindset; relevant experience with innovation initiatives, including enhancing business models and processes through technology and data
• Strong soft skills (“consultant toolkit”), excellent communication abilities, and initial practical experience in innovation techniques
• Strong networking capabilities and an integrative, collaborative personality
• Dynamic, dedicated, and committed to working independently on rapidly evolving innovation initiatives
• Experience in the insurance industry is a plus
• Agile mindset and willingness to travel
• Excellent command of English; additional languages are an advantage

Application Instructions

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning : We believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility : We actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: Appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: State of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: Promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: Focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: Living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky
Talent Acquisition Partner