Head, Project Management

Hong Leong Assurance Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assurance company in Malaysia is looking for a Head of Project Management to lead technology projects and align them with business strategies. You will manage the project portfolio and ensure innovative solutions are delivered effectively. The ideal candidate should have experience in leadership, project governance, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing project portfolios and leading teams.
• Proven leadership in project management governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Map business strategy into project portfolio as a technology partner.
• Lead the PMO and define business problem statements.
• Manage project delivery aligned with company strategy.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Key technology partner to business stakeholders in mapping and translating business strategy into project portfolio.
• Provide leadership to the business solution team to define the business problem statement and generate innovative technology/digital solutions.
• Lead the PMO, Enterprise Architect along with the business solution team to manage the overall company's technology projects portfolio.
• Establish the operating model to funnel innovation ideas to implementation and delivery.
• Lead the demand management process to ensure projects are prioritized and planned in alignment with company strategy.
• Support project delivery and implementation through scoping and requirement definition.
• Establish and provide leadership to the PMO team to manage the overall project portfolio for the company.
• Define and roll‑out the overall project management governance standards and practices.
• Set standards for project management capabilities, certifications and qualifications for Project Managers, success measurement criteria, methodologies, tools to be used, etc.
• Oversee Project Managers for the delivery of projects/programs on time, within the scope and on budget.
• Report overall program status progress including manage the issues, risks and dependencies, mitigations, etc. and working with delivery leaders to take corrective action.
• Working with business stakeholders to track actual outcome of project investments against the original projected business benefits and ROI.

People Management

• Establish the PMO organization structure, hiring and managing staffing requirements.
• Oversee the delegation of work to Project Managers and Subject Matter experts.
• Set annual performance targets for individuals and the team and conduct performance reviews.

Application Process

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Project Management?

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