Group PMO Leader: Insurance & Investments Transformation

thehivecareers.co

San Juan (PR)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Thehivecareers.co is seeking a Group Head of PMO to lead the project management function across the Insurance & Investments division, coordinating governance, portfolio management, and performance monitoring for multiple subsidiaries and markets.

You will partner with the Group CEO and executive leadership to align major projects with strategic growth, digital transformation, and operational efficiency goals, driving standardized methodologies and measurable business outcomes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
MBA or Master's degree in Project Management, Business Strategy, Finance, or a relevant discipline preferred.
12–15+ years of progressive experience in project management, program management, portfolio management, or enterprise transformation.
At least 5 years in a senior PMO leadership position overseeing multiple business units, subsidiaries, or large project portfolios.
Experience in insurance, reinsurance, banking, investment management, asset management, wealth management, or diversified financial services.
Proven track record of establishing or leading enterprise-level or group-level PMO functions.
Strong knowledge of project portfolio governance, financial management, resource planning, risk management, and strategic execution.
Experience managing complex, multi-country or multi-entity projects and transformation programs.
Knowledge of PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
Strong leadership, executive communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Group PMO strategy, structure, and operating framework.
Establish standardized project management methodologies, governance policies, procedures, and reporting across subsidiaries.
Define project approval processes, stage-gate reviews, escalation procedures, and accountability frameworks.
Ensure project portfolios align with strategic objectives and priorities.
Oversee group-wide PMO governance across geographical markets and business units.
Oversee the consolidated project portfolio across insurance, investment, corporate, and operational units.
Evaluate, prioritize, and monitor strategic projects based on value, risk, and resource needs.
Monitor project progress, milestones, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
Identify underperforming projects and recommend corrective actions or resource changes.
Provide executive leadership with a consolidated view of portfolio performance.
Oversee group-wide projects involving insurance product development, underwriting, claims management, policy administration, and distribution expansion.
Coordinate strategic initiatives involving regulatory compliance, business process modernization, and operational efficiency.
Support the implementation of new financial products and market expansion initiatives.
Ensure projects meet regulatory and governance requirements.
Provide governance for technology modernization, ERP/CRM implementations, automation, AI applications, and digital services.
Work with CIO/CTO/CDO on technology delivery and adoption.
Monitor system integration, risks, budgets, and adoption measures.
Ensure digital initiatives improve customer experience and operations.