Senior Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract) – Zurich Insurance
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Job Summary : The Senior Project Manager will lead key projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget, and within scope. They will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize the progress of the project. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring feasibility.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation.
- Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
- Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
- Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Research best practices and analyze business models to assist senior management in developing programs and improving systems for business change.
- Evaluate customers' unique project needs and recommend solutions using business change techniques.
- Drive project management culture across the organisation and create / maintain a local project management framework.
Requirements
At least 10 years of work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in proven project management including implementations in both Waterfall and Agile environments.Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Project management including Agile certification is a plus.Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.Desirable Skills
Experience in managing teams and motivating team members.Analytical and process-oriented mindset.Demonstrated ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships.Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment.Proactive problem-solving abilities.Experience in strategic planning, risk management, or change management proficiency.Experience in management consulting roles, business analyst roles, and / or insurance industry.Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (MY) – Hybrid remote / work arrangement. Schedule : Full Time. Recruiter : Izzah Saibudin.
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