Manager, Project Management (12 Months Contract)

Prudentials 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 peoples career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect Grow and Succeed.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in business development such as proposals Request for Proposal (RFP) vendors proposal evaluation and selection develop cost estimates and obtain project budget approval whenever necessary.
• Work closely with project sponsors project owners cross-functional teams vendors and key project stakeholders to develop the project plan scope deliverables required resources work plan budget and timelines for selected projects.
• Coordinate project activities allocate resources and ensure adherence to project management methodologies and best practices
• Coordinate Go-Live Readiness Assessment and manage cutover activities.
• Manage the projects in accordance with Prudential project management policy and ensure projects are manage in accordance with local regulations.
• Participate in the steering committee (e.g. Project Steering Co.) to ensure executive management well informed of the project progress and address the risks and issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as product & operation teams subject matter experts vendors and executive management to ensure clear communication alignment of project goals and successful delivery.
• Provide regular project updates presentations and status reports to project team and senior stakeholders.
• Participate in process improvement on productivity operational efficiencies and cost saving.
• Develop and manage realistic and comprehensive project plan to ensure efficient use of resources and effective use of budget.
• Identify and assess potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines financial outcomes or overall project success.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize project risks.
• Support PMO quality improvement initiatives and implementation.
• Set clear expectations provide feedback and support the professional development of team members.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science/IT/Business or any related discipline
• Minimum six (6) years working experience with minimum five (5) years industry experience in various project management product corporate / strategic / transformation projects or IT related projects.
• Proven experience (Minimum 2 years) as a Project Manager in Insurance / Financial Industry related projects demonstrating a good understanding of Insurance or financial management principles processes and systems is preferred.
• Strong overall project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects (2-3 projects depending on the sizing) simultaneously prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing large to complex size projects (project value with RM2-3 million or above).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex solution/ information to stakeholders at all levels including executive management.
• PMP/ Prince 2 certified is preferred.
• Dedicated team player with good leadership skills.
• Possess strong client management experience communication and people development skills.
• Strong hands-on experience in managing teams and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills in English both oral & 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.