We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PMO Lead who will join our top-tier multinational insurance company in Hong Kong.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PMO Lead who will join our top-tier multinational insurance company in Hong Kong.
As the PMO Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving and managing the finance transformation program. This long-term program requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, extensive knowledge of finance processes, and a proven track record in successfully delivering large-scale transformation programs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure the successful execution of the program.
Responsibilities:
- Program Management: Lead the overall program management for the finance transformation initiative, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budget.
- PMO Establishment: Establish and manage the Program Management Office (PMO), including defining governance frameworks, methodologies, tools, and templates to effectively monitor and control project progress.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, and project teams to understand business requirements, manage expectations, and build strong relationships to ensure successful program delivery.
- Resource Management: Oversee resource allocation, capacity planning, and coordination across multiple workstreams to optimize efficiency and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed. Maintain a comprehensive risk and issue register and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution.
- Reporting and Communication: Develop and deliver regular status reports, executive updates, and presentations on program progress, key milestones, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
- Change Management: Collaborate with change management team to develop and implement effective change strategies, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes, systems, and procedures within the finance function.
- Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure project deliverables adhere to established standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for efficiency gains, and implement best-in-class project management practices throughout the program.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Proven experience as a PMO Lead or Program Manager, specifically in finance transformation programs within the insurance or financial services industry.
- Sound knowledge of finance processes, including financial reporting, accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
- Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and stakeholders. audiences, including senior management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts to diverse
- Experience in establishing and managing PMOs, including the development of governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms. Proven track record in successfully delivering large-scale transformation programs on time and within budget.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies are highly desirable.
Fluency in English is required.
