Project Manager

Manulife; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international financial services provider is seeking a Project Manager in Kuala Lumpur to support and manage diverse business and technical projects. The role requires at least 5-10 years of project management experience, particularly in the insurance sector. Candidates should have a university degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Hybrid working arrangements are available, appealing to those looking for a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project management, especially in the Insurance sector.
• Knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements and development.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage business and technical projects across all phases.
• Conduct analysis to improve business processes.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

University degree in any discipline

Tools

Prince 2 Practitioner

PMP

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities

• The individual supports, manage and coordinate business and technical projects of moderate and large scope and complexity through all phases of initiation, development, implementation and change management
• Conduct analysis to drive business process and project improvements
• Support functional teams with ad hoc requests and analytical work
• Coordinate and main liaison person for regional and local project reporting on a timely basis
• Work directly with stakeholders to understand the individual needs of the business in terms of project delivery
• Review & facilitate the preparation of business case and ensure its alignment with company strategic priorities and meet the intended business outcomes
• Ensure the assigned projects are completed within budgets and schedules while meeting business objectives
• Identify, analyse, mitigate, document, and control project risks that impede successful project delivery
• Provide effective and regular communication within the project team and to stakeholders, sponsors and management team
• Identify resource needs for the project and establishes roles, expectations, goals with team members, and manages project resource tracking
• Ability to multi-task and assume other roles e.g. business analysis, test management, change management etc

Required Qualifications

• University degree in any discipline
• At least 5-10 years of working experience in project management, preferably deep knowledge of Insurance Operational
• Understanding of the local business, key processes and risks: big picture view and on the ground knowledge preferred. Ability to engage other stakeholders as needed
• Good understanding of the financial services industry including the regulatory requirements and development
• Recognized Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2 Practitioner, PMP) is desirable
• Strong track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

When you join our team

• Will work closely with different stakeholders across multiple local or/and regional counterparts.
• Will work with people leaders across the company on enhancement priority.
• Will support global and regional strategic roadmaps which may have a direct and indirect impact

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid