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This job is a Manager of Product Development & Management at Prudential. You might like this job because it involves driving product implementation, engaging stakeholders, and managing project cycles efficiently. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience required, with opportunities to make a real impact.
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Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.
The key responsibility of the incumbent is to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the product program implementation process by assisting in managing the cross functional project teams to achieve company’s desired objective. This person is expected to support for the assigned tasks, assist to drive and manage the execution of functional business’ deliverables which contributes to the implementation of product delivery. Assist to introduce process improvement for greater efficiency is expected to ensure all stakeholders’ interest are safeguarded. Life product knowledge and project management is advantage but not compulsory, assist to draw connections between different process to ensure overall objectives are achieved.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist to drive and manage the end-to-end delivery of the assigned product and/or project implementation, within the agreed parameters pre-determined by superior.
Initiate and engage key stakeholders to plan, formulize and execute collectively agreed strategies for product/project implementation.
Assist to introduce process improvement between relevant departments involved at different stages of product/project implementation process.
Assist to plan, chair and drive Product Implementation Committee (PIC) to manage the end-to-end product implementation cycles, capacity planning, communication and launch plan for all distribution channel with the objective of successful implementation of assigned project/product within the targeted launch timeline.
Assist to initiate issues-resolution arising from the assigned project to expedite the entire implementation cycle.
Assist to manage, communicates and collate collectively agreed product related issues/decisions for the upwards escalation to superior as and when required and/or Product Steering Committee for endorsement, if applicable.
Identify risks to deliverables; develop and implement mitigation actions and/or plans.
Performs any ad-hoc assignment/projects as assigned by superior.
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree from a recognized University preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Insurance Studies, Actuarial Science, etc.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years working experience
Experience in Life Insurance Industry with basic operational knowledge in Life Administration, Insurance Products, Agency Administration & Finance would be an added advantage.
Strong drive, people oriented and the ability to influence others
Detailed and task-oriented, organized, systematic, analytical thinking and the ability to connect the dots with the end-to-end picture in mind
Persuasive, strong in communication and able to interacts with all levels.
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision
A self-starter, responsible and good team player
Strong product knowledge with operational background and result-oriented
Good business acumen and able to appreciate business perspective
Those with business planning and project management background would be an added advantage.
Excellent communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Microsoft excel and Power Point skills are crucial in performing this job well.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
Our teams are innovative, hands-on and collaborative. The power to share and collaborate requires respect, integrity and teamwork.
Our company is rooted in a rich heritage but to look to the future, we need new energy and perspectives.
We are here to help our employees expand their skills and expertise in various areas.
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Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (PAMB) is a leading and innovative insurance company in Malaysia, serving the savings, protection and investment needs of Malaysians by offering a full range of financial solutions through its branches, agency force and bancassurance distribution partners network nationwide.
Our purpose For Every Life, For Every Future is to provide simple and accessible financial and health solutions to every generation.
PAMB was established in Malaysia in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Prudential plc, which was founded in London in 1848. Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management, with a focus on Asia and Africa.
This year, we are proud to celebrate Prudential’s 100th anniversary in Malaysia.
Source: prudential.com