Commercial Executive specializing in health products. The role involves advising clients and selling MAPFRE services. It offers a fixed salary plus variable components and various benefits.
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Hybrid in Madrid·Added 4 days ago
Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Mapfre doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 10+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería Informática o estudios relacionados” — per the ad.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).
- A flexible compensation package that includes: meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, medical insurance, life insurance, employee discounts, and more. And if you live in Madrid, a company shuttle bus is available to get you to the office.
- Access to an attractive pension plan.
- Summer intensive schedule.
- You'll be in charge of your own learning journey, with access to thousands of resources to keep advancing your technical expertise. Plus, you'll receive an additional €1,100 per year to further develop your skills.
- 25 vacation days per year (you would receive the proportional days starting from your start date).
- Additionally, at MAPFRE we do not work on December 24th, December 31st, or January 5th.
- 28 hours per year for personal matters + 3 recoverable days during Easter week.
- The opportunity to participate in volunteer projects.
- Paddle tennis courts and a gym at our María Tubau offices.
- An amazing place to work! We are ranked among the 50 best companies to work for in Spain according to Forbes magazine.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- More than 10 years of experience in corporate technological environments.
- At least 5 years leading technological transformation and implementation projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and providers.
- Experience in the insurance sector and knowledge of core insurance platforms is highly valued.
- Project management methodologies: Agile, SAFe, PMP, Prince2, or equivalents.
- Java architectures, Oracle environments, and Cloud platforms.
- DevOps and modern software delivery practices.
- Collaborative and monitoring tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Integration of systems and complex technological ecosystems.
Beyond technical experience, we are looking for a person with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills:
- Outstanding communication, both oral and written.
- Ability to synthesize and prepare high-impact executive reporting.
- Customer and business orientation.
- Influence and ability to generate consensus among different areas.
- Leadership and engagement of multidisciplinary teams.
- High adaptability in environments with frequent changes in priorities and planning.
- Resilience and ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality in execution.
- Problem-solving mindset and results orientation.
- High relational intelligence and stakeholder management capability.
Education & certifications
- University degree in Computer Engineering or related studies
- MBA or Master's in Project Management and Direction is highly valued.
Languages
- Professional English (minimum B2).
The role
We are looking for a Project Lead - Software Engineering for Hub Iberia with solid experience in managing complex technological initiatives to join a multinational environment in full evolution and transformation. This is a high-visibility position within the organization, where the ability to lead, influence, and generate alignment between business and technology will be as important as technical and methodological knowledge.
The environment is characterized by being dynamic, demanding, and constantly changing, with multiple concurrent initiatives, shifting priorities, and a strong orientation toward results. Therefore, we are looking for professionals who feel comfortable managing uncertainty, adapting quickly to new circumstances, and maintaining focus on delivering value even when plans evolve.
To be a benchmark in the coordination of strategic projects for different markets and companies within the group, driving both the execution and the technological transformation of the insurance business.
What you'll do
- Lead technological projects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with scope, deadline, quality, and budget objectives.
- Coordinate solution implementation initiatives in Insurance environments.
- Manage dependencies, risks, and scope changes in complex and cross-functional environments.
- Anticipate deviations and facilitate decision-making through proactive management.
- Actively participate in technological modernization and digital transformation programs.
- Drive the adoption of new capabilities related to core platforms, automation, Cloud, DevOps, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Ensure that implemented solutions provide real value to the business and are sustainable in the long term.
- Guarantee compliance with corporate management standards, methodologies, and processes.
- Prepare and present high-quality executive reporting for different management levels.
- Provide clear and reliable visibility regarding project status, identifying risks, impacts, and mitigation plans.
- Facilitate decision-making through structured, objective, and action-oriented information.
- Act as a link between business, technological teams, providers, and corporate areas.
- Build relationships of trust and keep different stakeholders aligned in multicultural environments.
- Manage expectations, negotiate priorities, and resolve blockers effectively.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams distributed geographically.
- Foster collaboration, commitment, and a results orientation.
- Create work environments where people can develop their maximum potential.
- Exercise leadership based on influence, communication, and consensus building.
Where are we?
Calle María Tubau, Madrid
Hiring process
First point of contact
With recruitment team
Starts from your application, LinkedIn, or a call from the recruitment team or a partner agency; a first conversation about you and the open opportunities.
Interview with Human Resources
With HR team
Conversation about your interests, experience, skills and how you approach challenges, plus your questions about Mapfre.
Technical interview
With the team · 1–2 sessions
One or two interviews with the team to assess technical skills and explain the day-to-day of the role.
About Mapfre
Mapfre is a global insurance company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with a strong presence in the insurance and reinsurance markets across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It offers a wide range of products including life, health, auto, and home insurance, and operates through multiple brands such as Verti. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Mapfre is one of the largest Spanish multinationals in the insurance sector.
In Spain, Mapfre has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant network of commercial offices across the country. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, focus on digital transformation, and investment in technology and data analytics. For international professionals, Mapfre offers opportunities in areas like data science, cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and finance, with a work environment that values innovation and professional development.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Founded
- 1933
- Employees
- 10,000–50,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- mapfre.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Mapfre is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has a large presence in Barcelona and other Spanish cities.
- The company offers roles in English and Spanish, with many technical positions in data, cloud, and cybersecurity.
- Mapfre has a strong commitment to digital transformation, investing in AI, data analytics, and cloud infrastructure.
- International hires may find opportunities in the company's global operations, especially in Latin America and Europe.
- The company provides a stable work environment with a focus on long-term career development.
In their own words
Additional information
We are diverse, and that makes us unique!
All selection processes at Mapfre are conducted under the principle of EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES and NON-DISCRIMINATION, with the APTITUDES and PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL MERIT of the candidate being the criteria on which the final selection for the position is based.
We create work environments that value diversity and are free from discrimination based on sex, race, ideology, religion, sexual orientation, age, nationality, disability, or any other personal, physical, or social condition.
You can consult our Diversity and Equal Opportunities policy: politica-de-diversidad-e-igualdad-de-oportunidades.pdf (mapfre.com)
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MAPFRE, as the data controller, will process your data solely for the purpose of managing your participation in selection processes. For this purpose, profiles may be created, and automated decisions may result from the processing of your data. In order to manage your participation in various selection processes within MAPFRE Group companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, and Fundación MAPFRE, your data may be communicated to these entities and may be subject to international transfer.
You can find additional information about data protection at MAPFRE at https://www.mapfre.com/corporativo-es/clausulas/RRHHseleccion.pdf, where we indicate how to exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, restriction, objection, and portability of your personal data.
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