Senior IT Project Manager (Insurance, AI Project), 75k

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary and Package

Leading Large-scale Transformation

Contract-end Bonus

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd in Hong Kong seeks a Project Manager to oversee technology-driven projects and ensure on-time delivery aligned with organisational objectives. This temporary role focuses on driving innovative IT initiatives in the insurance sector.

You will manage end-to-end projects, empower cross-functional teams, and collaborate with external partners to deliver high-quality solutions and effective change adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing large-scale technology, transformation, or business change projects within financial services or other regulated industries.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects involving system implementation, business process enhancement, or digital transformation.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of project governance, risk management, SDLC methodologies, and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to emerging technologies, digital platforms, cloud solutions, AI, or automation initiatives is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end technology and business transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through implementation and post-deployment support.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, customer experience, and business capabilities through technology solutions.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations to achieve project objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective governance, project controls, and reporting mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee system development, testing, release management, and deployment activities to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide regular project updates, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote best practices in project management and delivery.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies and processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Risk management

SDLC methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

As a Project Manager in the insurance industry, you will oversee technology-driven projects to ensure they are delivered on time and meet the organisation's objectives. This temporary role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to innovative initiatives in the field.

The organisation operates within the insurance industry in Hong Kong.

Description

• Lead and manage end-to-end technology and business transformation projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through implementation and post-deployment support.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, customer experience, and business capabilities through technology solutions.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations to achieve project objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective governance, project controls, and reporting mechanisms throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Oversee system development, testing, release management, and deployment activities to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide regular project updates, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote best practices in project management and delivery.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies and processes.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing large-scale technology, transformation, or business change projects within financial services or other regulated industries.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects involving system implementation, business process enhancement, or digital transformation.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management capabilities.
• Solid understanding of project governance, risk management, SDLC methodologies, and compliance requirements.
• Exposure to emerging technologies, digital platforms, cloud solutions, AI, or automation initiatives is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent are preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Job Offer

• Attractive Salary and Package
• Leading Large-scale Transformation
• Contract-end Bonus