Project Manager (BU)

Job Description:

We are looking for a Project manager, He/she will lead the implementation of a new core insurance system, ensuring that project goals are met on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires a deep understanding of insurance industry processes, project management best practices, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization, especially business owners, to consolidate requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management:

- Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget, and timing.

- Lead the project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring milestones are achieved.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including senior management, IT, operations, and external vendors.

- Facilitate regular project meetings and provide updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.

- To cooperate with users, gathering business/system requirements, and consolidating all requirements.

Risk and Issue Management:

- Identify potential project risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.

- Monitor project risks and issues and implement contingency plans as necessary.

Resource Management:

- Allocate project resources effectively and manage resource constraints.

- Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of the project are aligned.

Quality Assurance:

- Ensure that the project deliverables meet the quality standards set by the organization.

- Conduct regular quality assurance checks and audits.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and issue logs.
- Provide regular project performance reports to the Project leader and senior management.
Change Management:
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
- Facilitate change management activities, including communication and training plans.
Budget Management:
- Develop and manage the project budget, ensuring financial resources are used effectively.
- Track project expenses and report on budget variances.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on insurance industry projects.
- Life Insurance business knowledge is preferred, but not required
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication skills, service-minded, enthusiastic, able to work under pressure, and highly self-motivated
- Fluent spoken and written English & Thai skills
- Proficient in project management software (e.g., JIRA, TRELLO).
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is advantage.