Head of Project Management

17 hours ago

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Hong Leong Assurance Berhad Full time 120,000 - 180,000 per year

About the job

The Head of Project Management in the insurance industry leads strategic initiatives, oversees project execution, and ensures alignment with business goals.

About Our Team

Our team thrives on collaboration, seamlessly working across departments to develop innovative insurance solutions. We are a forward-thinking group that embraces new ideas and continuously seeks ways to improve our products and services. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive environment that values personal and professional growth, offering mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Key technology partner to business stakeholders in mapping and translating business strategy into project portfolio
  • Provide leadership to the business solution team to define the business problem statement and generate innovative technology/digital solutions
  • Lead the PMO, Enterprise Architect along with the business solution team to manage the overall company's technology projects portfolio
  • Establish the operating model to funnel innovation ideas to implementation and delivery
  • Lead the demand management process to ensure projects are prioritized and planned in alignment with company strategy
  • Support project delivery and implementation through scoping and requirement definition
  • Establish and provide leadership to the PMO team to manage the overall project portfolio for the company
  • Define and roll-out the overall project management governance standards and practices
  • Set standards for project management capabilities, certifications and qualifications for Project Managers, success measurement criteria, methodologies, tools to be used, etc.
  • Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within the scope and on budget
  • Report overall program status progress including manage the issues, risks and dependencies, mitigations, etc. and working with delivery leaders to take corrective action.
  • Working with business stakeholders to track actual outcome of project investments against the original projected business benefits and ROI.
  • Establish the PMO organization structure, hiring and managing staffing requirements
  • Oversee the delegation of work to Project Managers and Subject Matter experts
  • Set annual performance targets for individuals and the team and conduct performance reviews

Job Requirement

  • Program/Project Management within the FSI industry
  • At least 5 years management experience
  • Good understanding of IT environment/landscape of Life Insurance business
  • Degree in IT
  • At least 10 years experience in program/project management
  • PMP/PMI certification, Agile transformation experience, Design Thinking added advantage

Why join us?

  • Make an Impact:
    Contribute significantly to shaping our company's future by attracting top talent.
  • Collaborative Culture
    : Join a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
  • Growth Opportunities:
    Enhance your skills and advance your career within a leading financial institution.
  • Competitive Benefits:
    Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a rewarding work environment.

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad (HLA) is
Malaysia's largest and leading domestic life insurance company
. HLA is a reputable home-grown brand offering financial planning and protection solutions to meet the various needs of Malaysians at different stages of their lives.

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