Job Description

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.

Role Purpose :

• To ensure successful delivery of project within scope, schedule, resources, and cost and manage medium to large size (up to RM1mil or above) of projects.
• Able to take up various product and/or strategic projects based on the project assignment.

Organization Context

• Accomplish projects to meet company’s objectives
• Managing the projects in accordance to Prudential Project Management Policy & Handbook

Key Accountabilities

• Project Proposal / Business Development, Project Planning and Execution
• Deliver assigned projects and enhancements in accordance to company’s needs.
• Coordinate Go-Live Readiness Assessment and manage cutover activities
• Manage the projects in accordance to Prudential project management policy
• Ensure projects are manage in accordance to local regulations
• Liaise with internal clients and vendors in support of initiated projects
• Develop communication plan and manage project stakeholders
• Prepare and submit status reports to relevant key stakeholders
• Participate in process improvement on productivity, operational efficiencies and cost saving
• Develop and manage realistic and comprehensive project plan to ensure efficient use of resources and effective use of budget
• Identify and assess potential risks and issues that may impact project timelines, financial outcomes, or overall project success.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize project risks
• Support PMO quality improvement initiatives and implementation
   

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT/Business or any related discipline
• Minimum five (5) years working experience with minimum three (3) years industry experience in various project management, product, corporate / strategic projects, or IT related projects.
• Proven experience (Minimum 2-3 years) as a Project Manager in Insurance / Financial Industry related projects, demonstrating a good understanding of Insurance or financial management principles, processes, and systems is preferred.
• Strong overall project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects (2-3 projects depending on the sizing) simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience managing medium to large size projects (project value with RM1 million or above).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present complex solution/ information to stakeholders at all levels.
• PMP/ Prince 2 certified is preferred.
• Dedicated team player with good leadership skills
• Possess strong client management experience, communication and people development skills
• Strong hands-on experience in managing teams and project delivery
• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral & written

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.

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