Project Manager – Operational Transformation - J13173

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia, on behalf of a leading global financial services client, is seeking a Project Manager – Operational Transformation to drive enterprise-scale initiatives across regulatory, operating models, and technical systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will convert strategy into roadmaps, manage master schedules, mitigate risks, align cross-functional teams, and report to executives with cost-benefit analysis while ensuring budgets and risk frameworks are managed end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale transformations across regulatory, operating model, and technical domains.
• Translate strategy into structured operational roadmaps with KPIs and milestones.
• Architect and manage master project schedules, mitigate risks, map dependencies, adapt to changing priorities.
• Steer multi-disciplinary workstreams in a complex matrix organization with cross-department alignment.
• Provide executive-ready reporting, cost-benefit analysis, and scalable delivery frameworks.

Job description

Project Manager – Operational Transformation - J13173

About the Client: We are partnering with a rapidly scaling, highly reputable global financial services organisation. Renowned for their commitment to innovation and market leadership, they are currently undertaking significant, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. They offer a dynamic, high-growth environment where strategic thinkers are empowered to shape the future of the business. You will be joining an organisation that values execution excellence, resilience, and cross-regional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Spearhead the execution of large-scale corporate initiatives across regulatory compliance, operational transformation, and technical systems to achieve target business outcomes.

Convert high-level corporate strategies into structured operational roadmaps accompanied by concrete performance indicators.

Architect and manage master project schedules, actively mitigating operational risks, mapping key dependencies, and adjusting to changing business priorities.

Steer multi-disciplinary workstreams across a complex matrix organization, harmonizing conflicting objectives and securing cross-departmental alignment.

Facilitate executive decision-making through concise reporting, collaborative problem-solving, and practical cost-benefit analysis.

Maintain rigorous oversight of financial budgets, institutional risk frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards across every phase of execution.

Help construct financial business cases while tracking financial return, cost savings, and long-term value realization.

Refine enterprise delivery frameworks, contributing to the continuous elevation of internal project management practices.

Requirements

10 to 15+ years of progressive project or program management experience directing complex transformations within financial services

Proven track record of operating effectively within high-velocity, ambiguous environments while handling shifting priorities and rapid change.

Strong business instincts with a demonstrated ability to evaluate trade-offs and drive results-oriented decisions.

Full accountability for project delivery, change management, end-user adoption, and business benefit realization.

Recognised program management certifications (such as PMP, PRINCE2, or MSP) are highly preferred.