Project Manager Lead (12 months)

Zurich Services (Hong Kong) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company based in Singapore is seeking a Project Manager Lead to drive execution of its digital distribution strategy. You will play a crucial role in overseeing project delivery across APAC markets, managing stakeholder communications, and ensuring compliance with internal standards. Ideal candidates have significant experience in project management, strong leadership abilities, and familiarity with tools like JIRA and Confluence. The role requires open-mindedness and a positive approach to challenges.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project management within digital environments.
• Proven skills in managing C-suite stakeholders.
• Familiarity with compliance environments.
• Experience across APAC markets is a plus.
• Open to travel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate project planning and delivery across APAC markets.
• Oversee end-to-end project execution ensuring quality outcomes.
• Manage communication between teams and external partners.
• Handle governance activities including documentation and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Mural

Job description

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?

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.

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!