We are seeking a talented individual to join our Asia Affinity Team in Hong Kong. This hybrid role requires working at least three days a week in the office.
VP, Project Management and Governance
This role will be responsible for:
Project Management
* Accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of key client projects by leveraging best practices and standards set by Affinity project management team.
* Ensuring full understanding of program structure, business objectives, requirements, stakeholders that need to be engaged, and clearly defining roles and responsibilities of each relevant party involved.
* Establishing program-level monitoring and governance to ensure visibility and track all deliveries, including those of the business team (regional and local) and the tech team.
* Developing and managing the project plan, i.e., an end-to-end integrated program plan across all workstreams, identifying and managing dependencies with a focus on business outcomes and delivery timeline.
* Identifying any risks that impact project delivery and recommending solutions for risk mitigation.
* Managing and tracking the program budget against actual spend with the help of the technology team.
* Maintaining regular touchpoints with key stakeholders as well as leadership team to provide project status overview.
* Able to coordinate and communicate effectively across multiple stakeholders at different levels of the organization, manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including digital, technology, placement, sales, and technical services.
* Implementing standards, methods, tools, and templates for project management, execution, and reporting.
Internal Governance
* Able to create compelling business cases presented in a coherent and logical manner.
* An efficient communicator who is excellent at presenting to senior executives while communicating effectively at the project team level.
* Capable of juggling multiple different priorities and delivering within a stringent timeline.
* Skilled at guiding country teams in creating sensible and profitable business cases and financial models while balancing country and senior management objectives.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to put together different elements of the business case.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree holder or above in business, information technology, or any relevant discipline.
* At least 10 years of relevant working experience as Project Manager/Project Management Officer.
* Experience in sizable corporations, general insurance, or financial service experience will be a plus.
* Strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
* Able to influence others within the job area through explanation of facts and practices.
* Team player mind-set and proactive attitude.
Key Qualifications
* Excellent communication and written skills in English.
* Strategic thinker with ability to take ownership, prioritize work, and meet deadlines with a can-do attitude.
* Highly motivated and a team player with good stakeholder management skills.
About Our Team
* We offer professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
* We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
* Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.