Asst Director

Asst Director - Project Management Office (PMO)

Apply locations Kuala Lumpur (Takaful) time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 24070267

Prudential's purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

• Provide project management resource to directly manage key projects across the organization, delivering within the agreed scope, cost, and timeline.
• Develop and maintain company-wide project management process, framework, and methodology including document templates, identifying project phases, reporting and planning information for successful project delivery.
• Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, coaching, appraisal, induction, development and performance management of staff working in the PMO.
• Provide project management support, advice and assistance to people and/or departments across the organization managing their own projects.
• Responsible for defining project budgets and ensuring that they are well managed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / IT / Business or any related discipline
• At least 10 year(s) of working experience as a Project Manager in the Insurance/Financial Industry is required for this position
• Strong hands-on experience in managing teams and project delivery
• Experience managing multiple medium-to-large size projects
• Good understanding of the financial and/or insurance industry and knowledgeable in insurance systems and operational processes is an advantage
• PMP certified preferred
• Dedicated team player with good leadership skills
• Possess strong client management experience, communication and people development skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

We are Prudential. For Every Life, For Every Future.