Senior Project Manager (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Zurich; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Zurich as a Senior Project Manager, where you will lead key projects ensuring they are on time, within budget, and to scope. With a strong focus on client relationships, you'll coordinate resources, manage risks, and foster a project management culture, all while being supported in a dynamic and diverse work environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Community engagement projects

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in project management.
• Project management including Agile certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties for project execution.
• Manage the relationship with clients and all stakeholders.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 the scope, and within budget.
• Developing 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 projecy 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.

At Zurich we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that.

Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.
With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture.

We are committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right? We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step. We’re proud to have earned Great Place To Work Certification. Our company culture is our top priority! #GPTWcertified

Let’s continue to grow together!

Location(s): MY - Kuala Lumpur
Schedule: Full Time
Remote: Hybrid

Recruiter name: Izzah Saibudin