As the company embarks on key data projects, we are seeking for an Experienced Data Project Manager to lead, manage and drive the successful delivery of IFRS data initiatives within budget, scope and timeline.
Job Scope
- Collaborate and work with multiple stakeholders (IT and business) within Program team and across departments.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of the project while ensuring the project is on time, on budget, and within scope.
- Plan, monitor and track progress of data related project tasks and activities based on overall project plan
- Coordinate activities between various accountable stakeholders and ensure completion of activities in line with the project plan.
- Effectively communicate on the progress
- Adept in using MS Project to plan, monitor and track project.
- Anticipate risks that may affect project delivery and to mitigate the risks with the stakeholder.
Requirements:
- Degree holder in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science o requivalent.
- Analytical and structured.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Stakeholder management.
- At least 10 years’ experience in large scale project management.
- A proven track record of successfully leading and delivering at least 3 major applications / systems implementation projects end-to-end (>$1m, 20 – 30 pax in project team)
- Ability to step into the details (e.g. data mapping, data validation) when needed to resolve impediments while retaining full visibility of end to end view of project.
- Strong project management, budget management, vendor management, change management and facilitation skills.
- Highly organised, adaptable, meticulous with a strong sense of responsibility and ability to follow-through.
- Sharp analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions.
- Excellent organisational skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment with a capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience engaging and influencing key stakeholders and vendors to influence and achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Experienced in project management & delivery in financial institutions, especially insurance sectors will be an advantage
