Manager, Strategic Projects, Product Development

What the role is? In this role, you will play a key role in leading end-to-end project implementation for new product launches and strategic business initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, consultants and cross-functional users to ensure timely and effective delivery.

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle for business initiatives under Product Development, from requirements gathering and solution design through testing, launch and post-implementation review.
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, manage scope, resources, timelines and budgets, and ensure adherence to project governance and procedures.
• Act as Project Manager / Business Analyst Lead, partnering with business analysts, IT, vendors, external consultants and cross-functional department users to deliver practical and business-aligned solutions.
• Define project scope, business requirements and feasible solutions in line with management expectations and business priorities.
• Perform project assessments and feasibility studies, identify issues and risks, recommend mitigation actions and prepare options for management decision-making.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior business analysts and support capability building within the team.
• Prepare clear project status updates, reports and presentation materials for stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage multiple projects of varying scale and complexity concurrently while maintaining strong delivery discipline and quality standards.

Who we look for?

• University degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of relevant project management experience, preferably gained within the life insurance industry.
• Sound knowledge of insurance product features, operational flows and business processes.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile, as well as the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Detail-minded, well-organised and able to manage priorities independently in a dynamic project environment.
• Proven ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and projects, with effective time and task management.
• Project management qualifications such as PMP or PMI-ACP would be an advantage but are not mandatory.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, including Putonghua.
• Proficiency in Jira, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and general Microsoft Office applications.