Senior IT Project Manager (Insurance/Banking)

Cornerstone Global Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of large, complex initiatives in banking, insurance, or financial services. You will drive project lifecycles from initiation to closure, align technology solutions with business strategy, and manage budgets, resources, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes governance, risk, and compliance in a highly regulated environment, with opportunities to shape digital transformation, platform modernisation,

Qualifications

• Proven track record in IT project management within banking, insurance, or broader financial services.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills.
• Experience with Agile project methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Familiarity with AML, KYC, IFRS or local banking/insurance mandates.

Responsibilities

• Direct large, complex, high-impact technology initiatives and cross-squad programmes.
• Align senior business and technology stakeholders on delivery outcomes in a regulated environment.
• Drive end-to-end delivery using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as needed for compliance.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting.
• Lead governance forums and provide high-impact reporting on status and KPIs.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract terms, and compliance with fintech/insurtech providers.
• Lead the technical delivery of product launches and integrations across channels.
• Lead digital transformation across mobile banking, web portals, and platform integrations.
• Oversee platform modernisation involving legacy infra, cloud, microservices, and APIs.

Skills

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives within the banking, insurance, or broader financial services sector. You will manage project lifecycles from initiation through closure, align technology solutions with business strategies, oversee budgets and resources, and coordinate cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape digital transformation, platform modernisation, and operational systems initiatives within a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

Direct large, complex, and high-impact technology initiatives and cross-squad programmes.

Align senior business and technology stakeholders on delivery outcomes within a regulated financial services environment.

Drive end-to-end delivery using Agile or hybrid methodologies.

Identify, document, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating to leadership when necessary to support compliance and security.

Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting.

Lead governance forums and provide clear, high-impact reporting on project status and key performance indicators.

Manage vendor relationships, contract terms, and compliance, particularly with third-party fintech or insurtech providers.

Lead the technical delivery of insurance product launches, including policy administration systems, rating engines, and integrations with direct, broker, or bancassurance distribution channels.

Lead digital transformation initiatives across mobile banking or insurance, web portals, and platform integrations.

Manage platform modernisation programmes involving legacy infrastructure, cloud-based environments, microservices architecture, and API-driven ecosystems.

Implement or enhance operational systems such as distribution compensation, claims, core banking, and policy administration platforms.

What we're looking for

Proven track record in IT project management within banking, insurance, or broader financial services.

Solid understanding of technical concepts, data governance, and digital transformation within a financial services context.

Strong experience with Agile project methodologies.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers.

Strong English and Chinese communication skills.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrixed corporate environment.

Familiarity with financial regulations such as AML, KYC, IFRS, or local banking and insurance mandates is highly preferred.

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