COMPANY DESCRIPTION
A leading general insurer with a local presence of over 100 years, MSIG Singapore offers an extensive range of insurance solutions for commercial and personal risk protection, enabling the security and safety of individuals and businesses. MSIG Singapore holds an A+/Stable financial rating by Standard & Poor's.
A testament to its growing strength and influence, MSIG Singapore has garnered numerous awards for delivering digitally innovative and customer-centric solutions. In 2023, 2022 and 2020, MSIG Singapore was awarded Insurance Asia Awards' Claims Initiative of the Year.
MSIG is a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd, and a member of the MS&AD Insurance Group one of the largest general insurance groups in the world with presence in 50 countries and regions globally, 18 of which are in Asia Pacific including all ASEAN markets as well as in Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and India. Headquartered in Japan, MS&AD is amongst the top non-life insurance groups in the world based on gross revenue.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership to systems related projects, performing end-to-end project management to coordinate all the required activities with all the relevant stakeholders such as the business users, subject matter experts, Business Technology Solutions, MSIG Asia IT and/or IT vendors to completion and implementation.
The key responsibilities are:
- Create and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
- Lead project teams, providing guidance, direction, and motivation to ensure project success
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather project requirements, define objectives, and scope projects appropriately
- Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report on financial status to stakeholders
- Identify potential risks and proactively implement risk mitigation strategies
- Conduct regular project updates to keep senor management team and/or project steering committee informed as well as to communicate and obtain approvals from them where necessary
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned in future projects
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in IT project management and insurance
- Undertake any other project duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
- Project management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) preferred
OTHER INFORMATION
- Project Management (10 years) as IT Project Manager in the insurance industry successfully delivering complex projects
- Solid experience on project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
- Vendors and user management experience
- Knowledge of systems and insurance business
- Strong knowledge of insurance products, processes, regulations, and industry-specific challenges
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
- Change management
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - MSIG Insurance (Singapore) Pte Ltd