Information Technology Project Manager

We're hiring an IT Project Manager for one of our Insurance Client, KL Malaysia.

Purpose of this Project:

Manage transformation projects and technology implementation throughout the project lifecycle.

Identify, document, analyse, challenge internal & external customer requirements (if required), to ensure the project meets business needs / strategic aims.

Undertake detailed project planning & documentation (defining project deliverables, success criteria, benefits management, dependencies, change control, risk management) including escalating risks and issues as required.

Ensure Transformation objectives and deadlines are met in line with defined Project charter.

Ensure compliant with project governance and standards as stipulated in the PMO Governance Framework.

Communicate the roles and responsibilities defined in the project organization structure.

Resolution of issues and mitigation of risks without compromising the timeline.

Track benefit outcomes and update the Steering Committee.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree / Post Graduate / Professional Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.

Professional certification in project management is preferred, but certified PMP and/or certified Scrum Master is added advantage.

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in managing IT projects and system implementation / enhancement, with at least 1 full lifecycle of system implementation.

Technical project management skills, preferably with experience in managing transformation projects related to Data and Digital, e.g. Insurance Point-of-Sales systems (POS), Agent/Customer/Claim Portal, Corporate Websites and Data Lake.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience or domain expertise in GI/Life insurance products, Digital, big data, analytics, AI, infra and cloud.

Hands-on system implementation will be considered if the experience is related to websites, apps, ecommerce portal, data lake, and cloud applications.

Experience in managing at least 5 full-time team members, excluding the implementation vendor.

Experience in managing Agile projects as Scrum Master will be added advantage.

Skills:

Practical knowledge in project management methodologies, such as Waterfall, Agile, and Kanban.

Advisory skills including ability to analyze, trouble-shoot, support, challenge and advise other project and program managers.

Interpersonal skills and relationship management, including ability to engage, communicate with, influence and = negotiate with senior management and stakeholders Team management.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Communication skills, ie verbal, written and in presentations.

Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Project financial cost management.