Program Manager, Insurance (cloud migration), 90k

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Hong Kong seeks an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale cloud migration and technology transformation initiatives within a dynamic financial services environment.

You will work closely with senior executives, drive strategic outcomes, and manage governance, budgets, risks, and offshore delivery teams to ensure timely execution and business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience in program management, consulting, business transformation, or technology delivery.
• Proven track record leading large-scale cloud migration or enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong governance, vendor management, budgeting, and risk management experience.
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Good understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Skilled at managing cross-functional and multi-vendor teams.
• Able to navigate complex environments and drive delivery under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cloud migration and transformation programs.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to build business cases, secure approvals, and drive strategic outcomes.
• Manage project governance, reporting, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Oversee external vendors and offshore delivery teams to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Prepare executive updates and provide insights to senior management and EXCO.
• Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Continuously improve delivery processes and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-vendor management

Delivery under tight timelines

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

10+ years in program management/consulting/Transformation/tech delivery

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead large-scale cloud migration and technology transformation initiatives within a dynamic financial services environment. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic change, work closely with senior executives, and deliver high-impact programs across business and technology teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cloud migration and transformation programs.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to build business cases, secure approvals, and drive strategic outcomes.
• Manage project governance, reporting, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Oversee external vendors and offshore delivery teams to ensure quality and timely execution.
• Prepare executive updates and provide insights to senior management and EXCO.
• Collaborate with Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Legal teams to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Continuously improve delivery processes and drive operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years of experience in program management, consulting, business transformation, or technology delivery.
• Proven track record leading large-scale cloud migration or enterprise transformation programs.
• Strong experience in governance, vendor management, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• Good understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Skilled at managing cross-functional and multi-vendor teams.
• Able to navigate complex environments and drive delivery under tight timelines.
• Proactive problem solver with a strategic mindset.
• Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a plus.