Assistant Project Manager

AXA Hong Kong and Macau; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced project management professional to deliver complex, large-scale programs in a fast-paced financial services environment. You will align outcomes with the company strategy and drive governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement across senior leadership.

The role requires 4+ years in project management/consulting, strong financial and business analysis skills, and fluency in English and Cantonese (Mandarin a plus).

Qualifications

• University graduate, preferably in Business, Finance, IT or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 4 years solid experience in project management /consulting in large scale projects
• Broad knowledge of financial services &/or insurance industry desirable in Life and Health Insurance channels (preferred)
• Excellent understanding of project management control procedures
• Strong Financial analysis / Business analysis skills
• Strong Change Management and Dispute Resolution skills
• Good communication skills in verbal and written with proven experiences in delivering communications at multiple levels form working to C-levels
• Fluent in English and Cantonese, Mandarin is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support to deliver complex and large scale programs / projects
• Ensure project outcomes and objectives are aligned to company strategy
• Maintain oversight on project delivery, ensure the delivery aligns with project governance and all risks are resolved & mitigated in a timely manner
• Define and document communications plan with all levels including C-suites
• Assist Project Sponsor in developing a business case where the business rationale is clearly understood and defendable
• Establish, lead and motivate the project team to carry out all project tasks and deliverables according to agreed timelines and cost estimation
• Engage and support stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement and alignment for project success
• Chair and facilitate project status/design meetings including brainstorming, decision making and issue resolution
• Drive the end-to-end user journeys across stakeholders to enhance the customer and distribution experience
• Ensure project cost is budgeted, forecasted and charged appropriately and on a timely basis
• Incorporate benefits tracking into the project to ensure benefits are monitored correctly after project completion
• Perform project closure including closure of project cost accounts, storage of project files and post implementation reviews

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Business analysis

Change management

Dispute resolution

Executive communication

English and Cantonese

Mandarin (plus)

Education

University degree

Job description

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is a member of the AXA Group, a leading global insurer with presence in 52 markets and serving 92 million customers worldwide. Our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters.

As one of the most diversified insurers in Hong Kong, we offer integrated solutions across Life, Health and General Insurance. We are the largest General Insurance provider and a major Health and Employee Benefits provider. Our aim is to not only be the insurer to provide comprehensive protection to our customers, but also a holistic partner to the individuals, businesses and community we serve. At the core of our service commitment is continuous product & service innovation and customer experience enrichment, which is achieved through actively listening to our customers' needs and leveraging and investing in technology and digital transformation.

We embrace our responsibility to be a driving force against climate change and a force for good to create shared value for our community. We are proud to be the first to address the importance of mental health through different products and services and thought leading iconic research. Our overall Sustainability Strategy, with emphasis on climate strategy and biodiversity commitment, is developed based on TCFD recommendations. We are committed to integrating environmental, social, and governance factors across our business and strive to contribute to a sustainable future through 3 distinct roles - as an investor, an insurer and an exemplary company.

AXA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and where individual differences are valued. We welcome and treasure diverse profiles to join our big family, and to build an inclusive culture together which allows everyone to maximise their personal potential.

Our people strategies are designed to enhance employee well-being and professional growth, ultimately empowering them to excel within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Support to deliver complex and large scale programs / projects
• Ensure project outcomes and objectives are aligned to company strategy
• Maintain oversight on project delivery, ensure the delivery aligns with project governance and all risks are resolved & mitigated in a timely manner
• Define and document communications plan with all levels including C-suites
• Assist Project Sponsor in developing a business case where the business rationale is clearly understood and defendable
• Establish, lead and motivate the project team to carry out all project tasks and deliverables according to agreed timelines and cost estimation
• Engage and support stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement and alignment for project success
• Chair and facilitate project status/design meetings including brainstorming, decision making and issue resolution
• Drive the end-to-end user journeys across stakeholders to enhance the customer and distribution experience
• Ensure project cost is budgeted, forecasted and charged appropriately and on a timely basis
• Incorporate benefits tracking into the project to ensure benefits are monitored correctly after project completion
• Perform project closure including closure of project cost accounts, storage of project files and post implementation reviews

Qualifications:

• University graduate, preferably in Business, Finance, IT or related disciplines
• Minimum of 4 years solid experience in project management /consulting in large scale projects
• Broad knowledge of financial services &/or insurance industry desirable in Life and Health Insurance channels (preferred)
• Excellent understanding of project management control procedures
• Strong Financial analysis / Business analysis skills
• Strong Change Management and Dispute Resolution skills
• Good communication skills in verbal and written with proven experiences in delivering communications at multiple levels form working to C-levels
• Fluent in English and Cantonese, Mandarin is a plus