Senior Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Zurich Insurance; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Great Place to Work Certified environment

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee key projects and ensure timely deliverables within budget and scope. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in project management, with a strong focus on client-facing roles and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers hybrid work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of work experience, including 5 years in project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and vendors for project execution.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project management experience

Agile methodologies

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract) – Zurich Insurance

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Job Summary: The Senior Project Manager will lead key projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget, and within scope. They will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize the progress of the project. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Research best practices and analyze business models to assist senior management in developing programs and improving systems for business change.
• Evaluate customers' unique project needs and recommend solutions using business change techniques.
• Drive project management culture across the organisation and create/maintain a local project management framework.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in proven project management including implementations in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Project management including Agile certification is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in managing teams and motivating team members.
• Analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, or change management proficiency.
• Experience in management consulting roles, business analyst roles, and/or insurance industry.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (MY) – Hybrid remote/work arrangement. Schedule: Full Time. Recruiter: Izzah Saibudin.

Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics. We accept applications from everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or culture. Zurich is committed to continuous improvement and offers a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We are proud to be Great Place To Work Certified.

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