Project Manager Lead (12 months)

Zurich Insurance Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Singapore seeks a Project Manager Lead to drive execution of digital distribution strategies. This role is pivotal in managing projects across APAC markets, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and compliance. Candidates should have significant project management experience, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with digital environments. The position involves regular communication with cross-functional teams and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes. Ideal for those open to travel and looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management roles, especially in digital or partnership-driven environments.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, ideally with C-suite experience.
• Familiarity with governance and compliance environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning of the project pipeline across APAC markets.
• Oversee end-to-end project delivery and execution.
• Manage cross-functional teams and ensure effective communication.
• Handle governance and compliance-related activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Mural

Job description

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Zurich APAC team as part of our dedicated team executing on our regional digital distribution strategy – Zurich Edge. We’re looking for a Project Manager Lead with strong leadership, project delivery, and stakeholder management skills to help drive execution and implementation for key partners and initiatives across the region. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering scalable, customer‑centric insurance solutions across all digital insurance channels – direct, assisted, and partnerships – working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery
  • Facilitate high‑level planning of the project pipeline across APAC markets, aligning priorities with regional business goals and digital strategy.
  • Oversee end‑to‑end project delivery, from initiation to closure, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes.
  • Act as implementation lead for cross‑market projects, including managing external partners.
  • Track KPIs and project health metrics, providing regular updates to leadership and working teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Manage cross‑functional teams, including business, product, development, and external partners.
  • Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external partners.
  • Lead regular updates, reviews, and steering committee meetings.
  • Provide clear, timely communication to keep stakeholders well‑informed and aligned.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Handle governance‑related activities, including documentation, reporting, and risk management.
  • Ensure projects comply with internal standards and external regulations.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Required

• Significant experience in project roles, ideally in project management within digital or partnership‑driven environments.
• Proven stakeholder management skills across business and technical domains, ideally with C‑suite stakeholder experience.
• Familiarity with governance and compliance environments.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Experience working across APAC markets is a plus.
• Open to travel.

Preferred

• Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence systems as collaboration tools like Mural.
• Experience working on large‑scale IT systems consisting of multiple integrated applications.

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?

People are Zurich’s most important asset. Their varied skills, perspectives and experiences drive innovation. And they reflect the breadth and diversity of our customers, suppliers, communities and investors around the world. We are committed to attracting and retaining talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Let’s continue to grow together!