Information Technology Project Manager

Etiqa Insurance and Takaful; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services company in Johor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead IT and business transformation initiatives. You will oversee project planning, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination to ensure timely and successful delivery. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of project management experience, and proficiency in methodologies like Agile. This role offers a 12-month contract with opportunities for renewal or permanent placement.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in IT, insurance, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Scrum Master are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, develop project plans, and oversee delivery from initiation to closure.
• Engage with business units, vendors, and executives to align expectations.
• Monitor costs, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial accountability.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Role Overview

The Project Manager will lead IT and business transformation initiatives across insurance and financial services operations. This role requires strong governance, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Project planning and execution: Define scope, develop project plans, and oversee delivery from initiation to closure.
• Stakeholder management: Engage with business units, vendors, and executives to align expectations and drive collaboration.
• Budget and resource control: Monitor costs, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial accountability.
• Risk and compliance management: Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and uphold audit/governance standards.
• Vendor coordination: Manage external partners to ensure SLA compliance and quality delivery.
• Performance reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in IT, insurance, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.
• Proficiency in tools like Jira, MS Project, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for managing cross-functional teams.
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile Scrum Master are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic alignment: Ability to connect project outcomes with business priorities.
• Problem-solving: Skilled at resolving conflicts and overcoming delivery challenges.
• Stakeholder engagement: Building trust and collaboration across diverse groups.
• Time management: Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability: Flexibility in managing evolving business needs.

Why Join Us?

• Lead impactful IT and business transformation projects across regional operations.
• Work in a collaborative culture that values innovation and efficiency.
• Gain career growth opportunities through exposure to strategic governance and change management.

• Work Location: Medini, Johor
• 12-month contract (renewable or potential absorption into permanent role).