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.