IT Project Manager - Insurance 60-70k

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 670,000 - 1,116,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is recruiting an IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale insurance technology initiatives across multiple business domains. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage sponsors, and ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's in IT/CS/Engineering and at least 8 years of IT project management experience in the insurance sector, with deep knowledge of policy administration, claims, and distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in IT Project Management.
• Proven success delivering technology projects within the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of life insurance, general insurance, policy administration, claims operations, intermediary distribution models, or customer digital platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale application implementations, enhancements, migrations, or transformations.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to engage and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Practical experience with Agile, Waterfall, and/or Hybrid project delivery approaches.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across the full lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Manage large-scale technology initiatives covering core insurance platforms, digital transformation programs, customer-facing solutions, policy management, claims systems, distribution channels, and regulatory-driven projects.
• Partner with business users, operational teams, and technology stakeholders to establish project scope, requirements, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Oversee project governance, budget management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and resource allocation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, external vendors, implementation partners, and offshore development resources.
• Track project performance and ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines, budgets, and business objectives.
• Produce project status updates, management reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks, information security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate business readiness, change management initiatives, and end-user adoption activities.

Skills

End-to-end project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid

Leadership

Delivery governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end delivery of large-scale insurance technology projects across multiple business domains. The position requires extensive IT project management experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a solid understanding of insurance-related systems and operations.

Our client is an established organization operating within the insurance sector. The company is focused on technology-driven initiatives, enterprise transformation programs, and the continuous enhancement of business and customer platforms.

Description

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across the full lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.
• Manage large-scale technology initiatives covering core insurance platforms, digital transformation programs, customer-facing solutions, policy management, claims systems, distribution channels, and regulatory-driven projects.
• Partner with business users, operational teams, and technology stakeholders to establish project scope, requirements, timelines, and key deliverables.
• Oversee project governance, budget management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, and resource allocation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, external vendors, implementation partners, and offshore development resources.
• Track project performance and ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines, budgets, and business objectives.
• Produce project status updates, management reports, and executive presentations for senior leadership and governance committees.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance frameworks, information security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate business readiness, change management initiatives, and end-user adoption activities.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of experience in IT Project Management.
• Demonstrated success in delivering technology projects within the insurance sector.
• Strong knowledge of life insurance, general insurance, policy administration, claims operations, intermediary distribution models, or customer digital platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale application implementation, enhancement, migration, or transformation initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to engage and influence senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Practical experience with Agile, Waterfall, and/or Hybrid project delivery approaches.
• Proven track record of managing vendors, implementation partners, and offshore delivery teams.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent are preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive Monthly salary.
• Opportunity to work on a renewable contract basis.