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Core Responsibilities:
Manage successful delivery of the system migration of application and insurance policies and to maintain the quality of insurance business operation
Contribute to improvement and strengthening of project governance and service quality to the business
Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver business critical projects
Drive decisions regarding project priorities/business requirements to manage project scope, budget, resources and delivery risks
Ensure quality of deliverables and compliance with internal procedures and policies
Build & maintain working relationships with IT and business stakeholders for project control
Arrange the schedule between projects with concurrent dependencies
5 or more years experience managing business critical projects end to end (experience across PMLC and SDLC)
Core Skills and Requirements:
5 or more years experience managing business critical projects
Past experience leading large programs with multiple projects with strong leadership in strategy, implementation and delegation
Understanding of Agile & DevOps practices as applied to project management
Proficient in project management tools, templates and project life cycle
Bilingual in English (Native/Fluent) and Japanese (Business-level)
Team player, self-motivated, confident and results-driven
Project Management certification strongly preferred (PMP, Prince2)
Possesses excellent leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills to lead cross-functional teams and coach/advise peers and staff
Strong planning and organization skills with the ability to adapt to changes or unforeseen circumstances + ability to manage budgets and resource capacity
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
Thorough understanding of insurance products and insurance operations
5 or more years in the insurance industry (Life preferred)
Past experience specifically managing large scale cross-functional teams, offshore delivery vendors preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred
Past experience working in an Agile delivery environment in the insurance industry