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

Michael Page (Hong Kong); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract-end Bonus

Job summary

Michael Page is representing a client in Hong Kong for a senior technology and transformation leader. You will drive end-to-end change projects, from initiation through implementation and post-launch support, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.

You will manage scope, timelines, budgets and risks while establishing governance and reporting. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, delivery quality, and adoption of new technologies across regulated financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, BIS, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years leading large-scale technology or business-change projects in regulated sectors.
• Proven experience delivering complex system implementations and digital transformations.
• Strong governance, risk management, and SDLC knowledge with regulatory awareness.
• Exposure to cloud, AI, automation and emerging tech is advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or Scrum preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in English and Chinese (Putonghua).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology and business transformation projects across initiation, delivery, and post-implementation support.
• Drive strategic initiatives to improve operations, customer experience, and business capabilities with tech solutions.
• Manage scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish governance, controls, and reporting throughout project lifecycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Oversee system development, testing, release management, and deployment activities.
• Provide regular updates, insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and promote best PM practices.
• Support organizational change and drive adoption of new tech and processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Governance & risk

SDLC

Risk management

Agile/Scrum

English & Putonghua

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/BIS

PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum certification preferred

Job description

• Opportunity to lead large-scale technology and transformation initiatives
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and emerging technologies

About Our Client

The organisation operates within the insurance industry in Hong Kong.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.

What's on Offer

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