Senior Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical projects in Kuala Lumpur. You will drive project execution while managing budgets and timelines, collaborating directly with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have substantial project management experience, both in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and exceptional communication skills. Join a culture focused on diversity, growth, and positive work experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Support for volunteering and community activities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience, 5+ years in project management.
• Experience in managing Agile and Waterfall project implementations.
• Experience in management consulting or insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects, overseeing all aspects from scope to budget.
• Coordinate resources and third parties for project execution.
• Develop project plans and documentation.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field or equivalent experience

Project management certification, including Agile

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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 relationships with clients and 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 organization 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 certification, including Agile, is a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• 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 the insurance industry.

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture and passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work. Our initiatives aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of protected characteristics.

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