Job Description

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will lead key projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget, and within scope. They will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize the progress of the project. The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope, and within budget.
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Research best practices and analyze business models to assist senior management in developing programs and improving systems for business change.
• Evaluate customers' unique projecy needs and recommend solutions using business change techniques.
• Drive project management culture across the organisation and create / maintain a local project management framework.

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of work experience, including a minimum of 4 years in proven project management including implementations in both Waterfall and Agile environments in insurance industry.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Project management including Agile certification is a plus.
• Business analyst / experiences in business requirements gathering / end-to-end development including testing is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Analytical and process-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and foster mentoring relationships.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, or change management proficiency.
• Experience in management consulting roles, business analyst roles, and/or insurance industry.

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. 

Let’s continue to grow together!

• Location(s):  MY - Kuala Lumpur 
• Remote working:
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Tarenjit Kaur
• Closing date:

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