Senior Manager, Project Management

Description

s, Work Packages

Reports : Highlight Reports, End Stage Reports, End Project Reports, Others as required, such as Exception, Issues, Lessons, Follow-on Actions Recommendation Report etc.

Logs : Action Log, Dependency Log, Risk Log, Assumption Log, Issue Log, Lesson Log

Takes overall responsibility for, and manages the delivery of project products, undertaking corrective action(s) where and when required

Establishes the procedures relevant to the project – such as risk management, exception management, project monitoring and control, configuration management, and others

Escalates deviations from agreed project tolerances to the Project Board

Authorises commencement of work – internally and externally – within agreed project authority and tolerances

Performs the Team Manager and Project Support role unless advised otherwise

Implements and / or ensures compliance to change management strategies as required for the project, including strategies for quality, configuration management, communication etc.

Project Communications Management

Creates and maintains the Project Stakeholder Management Strategy and Plan

Leads project communications with internal and external project stakeholders

Leads (and facilitates, where required) interactions with the Project Board and / or its members, as well as other key stakeholder groups as appropriate

Communicates the procedures relevant to the project – such as risk management, exception management, project monitoring and control, configuration management, and others – to project team and other interested stakeholder(s), e.g. vendors

Manages the information flows between the directing and delivering levels of the project.

Project - People Leadership and Management

Establishes the behavioural expectations of the project team in alignment with AIA’s Operating Philosophy and Principles

Leads and motivates project team members, including from third-parties, such as vendor personnel

Actively facilitates and participates in developing project team members, such as goal-setting, coaching, and performance management.

Portfolio and / or Programme Coordination

Collaborates with Portfolio and / or Programme Management in ensuring that effort and spend are not duplicated across the Portfolio, and in managing above-project dependencies

Prepares the Project Benefits Review Plan in coordination with Portfolio and / or Project Management

Provides inputs when required in managing strategic risks, assumptions, and issues at the Portfolio and / or Programme Management level

Extends other form of support as required and within means, such as in facilitating benefits realisation etc.

Reviews outcomes, identifies and implements improvements to the project Framework, including possible introduction of contemporary technology to automate repeatable, well-documented processes and tasks.

Delivers factually accurate artefacts in a timely manner to enable informed decision-making by senior stakeholders as required

Minimum Job Requirements :

Required Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field

10+ years of project management experience, with at least 4 years in a senior delivery role.

Proven track record in delivering large-scale technology projects with experience in the Infrastructure domain

Successful in managing contributions from all support functions essential to program delivery (Legal, Regulatory, Risk, Contract Management, Vendor Management, HR, Facilities, Business Continuity and the like)

Experience in developing a program Business Case, navigating the program financials and communicating the same to stakeholders at all levels

Experience with and exposure to IT lifecycle management, asset management, and enterprise IT environments.

Required Skills :

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong general and project management skills such as planning, analytical and problem-solving, attention to detail, and able to deliver (and deliver through others) independently under minimum supervision.

Good knowledge of tools and techniques for effective program management

Capable of managing third-party vendors and remote contributors.

Advantageous Education, Experience or Skills :

Postgraduate qualification(s)

Familiarity with ITIL practices and service transition.

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project)

Project and / or programme management certifications such as PRINCE2®, PMP®, AgilePM®, backed up by a track record of successful application of at least one of these