Project Lead

Sun Life

Mumbai

On-site

INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Sun Life Financial, India, located in Mumbai, is seeking a seasoned Project Lead to drive strategic initiatives across Insurance & Asset Management. You will work with Sun Life India leadership and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of high-impact programs.

Responsibilities include end-to-end project management, analytics, and executive-level communications. Requires 10+ years, strong English, and business acumen, with proficiency in MS Office and data tools.

Qualifications

Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools; Agile experience is a plus.
Analytical Excellence: Strong problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English.
Interpersonal: Proven ability to build relationships and influence across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management: Lead end-to-end project management for Sun Life India’s strategic initiatives and transformational projects.
Strategic Insights & Analytics: Deliver actionable analytical insights to Sun Life India’s senior leadership team.
Executive Support & Communication: Prepare high-quality presentations and business analyses for strategic leadership meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Data Analysis Tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Presentation software

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You’ll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you’ll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

At Sun Life, we’re driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.

When you join Sun Life, you’ll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients’ lives.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Project Lead – Insurance & Asset Management

Sun Life Financial, India | Location: Mumbai

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive strategic initiatives across our Insurance and Asset Management operations in India. You’ll work directly with senior leadership at Sun Life India and key stakeholders at Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance/Asset Management, ensuring successful delivery of high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management

Lead end-to-end project management for Sun Life India’s strategic initiatives and transformational projects
Collaborate closely with Sun Life India leadership and Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance/Asset Management stakeholders
Design and implement monitoring frameworks to track project progress, identify risks, and communicate status effectively
Conduct data analysis to measure project performance against established KPIs and success metrics

Strategic Insights & Analytics

Deliver actionable analytical insights to Sun Life India’s senior leadership team
Provide competitive intelligence and industry analysis to inform strategic decisions
Monitor ongoing initiatives and recommend course corrections based on data-driven findings

Executive Support & Communication

Prepare high-quality presentations and business analyses for strategic leadership meetings
Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
Facilitate decision-making through well-structured analytical inputs

What You’ll Need

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Management, or related field

Essential Skills

Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools; Agile experience is a plus
Analytical Excellence: Strong problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
Interpersonal: Proven ability to build relationships and influence across organizational levels
Technical: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools, and presentation software
Business Acumen: Rapid learning capability to understand complex business & distribution models, identify challenges, and develop solutions

Experience Requirements

Required

Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
Demonstrated track record working with C‑suite executives on strategic initiatives and business reviews
Experience managing cross-functional projects and teams

Preferred

Background in life insurance and/or asset management distribution
Hands‑on experience with distribution projects
International or multi‑geography project experience
Experience working across diverse teams within and outside India

What Makes You Stand Out

Strategic mindset with execution excellence
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment
Experience building dashboards and establishing feedback mechanisms with field sales teams
Proven ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships