Lauren Jennings
About Lauren Jennings
Lauren Jennings serves as the IT Modernisation Project Manager at QBE Insurance in London, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in management consulting and a degree in Modern Languages, she is skilled in building relationships with stakeholders and leading IT change delivery projects.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Lauren Jennings has been serving as the IT Modernisation Project Manager at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, she focuses on leading IT change delivery projects to enhance business outcomes for customers. Her tenure at QBE spans five years, during which she has developed a reputation for building effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to her current role, Lauren Jennings worked at Accenture for a total of five years in various capacities. She began as a Talent Acquisition Events Coordinator from 2013 to 2014, followed by a role as a Management Consulting Analyst from 2014 to 2016. She then advanced to the position of Management Consultant, where she worked from 2016 to 2019. Her experience at Accenture equipped her with skills in management consulting and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Background
Lauren Jennings completed her Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages, focusing on French and Spanish, at the University of Bristol from 2009 to 2013. Prior to this, she attended Kingston Grammar School, where she studied French, Spanish, History, and Art, achieving A Levels from 2007 to 2009. This educational background has contributed to her language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Internship Experience
Lauren Jennings has gained diverse internship experience early in her career. She interned at Maxxim Consulting for one month in 2012, and also completed internships at Habitat Parisien in Paris for six months from 2011 to 2012, and at Heavenly for one month in 2012. Additionally, she worked as the Western Europe Early Careers Coordinator at Diageo for five months in 2013. These roles provided her with foundational skills in various professional environments.
Professional Skills and Interests
Lauren Jennings is known for her ability to lead high-performing teams in IT change delivery projects. She has a keen interest in applying new IT and innovation to improve business outcomes for customers. Her expertise in stakeholder engagement and project management supports her effectiveness in driving IT modernization initiatives.