IT Project Manager - Insurance (1-Year Contract)

Captar Partners Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Captar Partners Limited is seeking an IT Project Manager in Hong Kong for a 1-year contract to lead strategic technology initiatives in the insurance sector. You will manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate with business users, IT teams and vendors, and ensure timely, within-budget project outcomes.

The role requires 5+ years in IT project management, strong stakeholder management, and experience delivering application development or digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT projects, preferably in insurance/financial services.
• Experience delivering application development, system implementation or digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT project delivery from initiation to post-implementation support.
• Gather requirements with business users and define project scope.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and changes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors and partners.
• Prepare status reports and steering committee materials.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, budget and quality.
• Support digital transformation initiatives across operations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Requirements gathering

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Job description

IT Project Manager - Insurance (1-Year Contract)

Our client, a leading insurance company in Hong Kong, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support strategic technology initiatives and business transformation programs. This role will be responsible for managing end-to-end project delivery, partnering closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors to ensure successful implementation of enterprise-wide projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project professional with strong insurance domain knowledge, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record in delivering technology solutions within a complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full project lifecycle from initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.

Work closely with business users, senior management, and technical teams to gather requirements and define project scope.

Drive project governance, monitor project progress, manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure timely and quality project delivery.

Prepare and present project status reports, steering committee materials, and management updates.

Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Facilitate stakeholder communications and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Support digital transformation and business enhancement initiatives across insurance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or related disciplines from a reputable university.

Minimum 5 years of project management experience within IT projects, preferably gained in insurance, financial services, or related industries.

Solid understanding of insurance business processes, systems, and operations.

Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders across business and technology functions.

Experience delivering application development, system implementation, digital transformation, or technology enhancement projects.

Strong project management methodology knowledge (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at different levels.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification would be an advantage.

Fluency in English is required; Cantonese and Mandarin would be advantageous.