Senior IT Project Manager

Manulife; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Project Manager in Hong Kong to steer projects from initiation to implementation, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure on-schedule delivery and within budget. The role involves defining scope, resources, costs, and timelines, and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.

Applicants should have 5–10 years in project management, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and PMP certification. Insurance industry experience is a plus; hybrid work arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 5 - 10 years experience in Project Management, ideally within financial services
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• PMP certification
• Experience in insurance industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Steer and execute projects throughout the project life cycle (initiation, development, implementation).
• Coordinate with relevant parties to ensure smooth delivery of project deliverables.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate defining project scope, resource requirements, cost estimates and timeline.
• Prepare and update project documentation e.g. business case, resources forecast.
• Identify and document potential risks; carry out risk assessment with Risk and relevant parties.
• Review and challenge reasonableness of resource and cost estimates.
• Monitor risks, project financials, resources and timeline for multiple projects.
• Ensure completion of projects within budget, required quality and on schedule.
• Communicate proactively with stakeholders on incidents, potential risks or issues.
• Identify opportunities for earlier delivery of projects and associated benefits.
• Facilitate meetings with participants at all levels; experienced in stakeholder management.
• Handle dynamics between teams, directing teams to resolve issues

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Information Systems

PMP certification

Professional Scrum Master I

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Steer and execute projects throughout the project life cycle (initiation, development, implementation).
• Involve and coordinate with relevant parties to ensure smooth delivery of project deliverables.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate with respective parties on defining project scope, resource requirements, cost estimate and timeline.
• Prepare and update project documentation eg business case, resources forecast.
• Identify and document potential risks; carry out risk assessment with Risk and relevant parties.
• Review and challenge reasonablenss of resource and cost estimate.
• Monitor risks, project financials, resources and timeline for multiple projects.
• Ensure the completion of projects within budget, required quality and on schedule.
• Proactive in communicating with stakeholders on incidents, potential risks or issues.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for earlier delivery of projects and associated benefits.
• Facilitate meetings with participants at all levels. Experienced in stakeholder management.
• Able to handle dynamic between different team, directing team to resolve issue

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline. 5 - 10 years experience in Project Management, ideally within financial services
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• PMP certification
• Experience in insurance industry a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Scrum Master I

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid