The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the insurance or Big 4 consulting industry and experience driving complex cross-functional projects.
Key Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Reporting:
- Lead the coordination and consolidation of project reports across multiple workstreams within Finance and Actuarial teams.
- Develop and maintain clear reporting frameworks to monitor project progress, risks, and deliverables.
- Ensure timely and accurate communication of project updates to senior stakeholders and leadership.
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, IT, and external vendors.
- Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communications, aligning expectations and ensuring stakeholder buy-in.
- Facilitate regular status meetings and issue resolution discussions with cross-functional teams.
Contract Negotiation and Management:
- Lead contract negotiations with vendors, consultants, and other third-party service providers to support project delivery.
- Ensure all contracts align with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Monitor compliance with contract terms and manage any disputes or amendments as needed.
Project Governance:
- Establish and maintain robust governance structures to ensure project alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
- Identify and mitigate risks, managing dependencies across multiple projects.
- Ensure adherence to project management best practices, tools, and methodologies.
Collaboration with Finance and Actuarial Teams:
- Partner closely with Actuarial teams to understand their data, modeling, and reporting requirements.
- Work with Finance teams to ensure alignment on deliverables, particularly in regulatory or compliance-related initiatives (e.g., IFRS 17, Solvency II).
- Support integration efforts between Finance and Actuarial systems to ensure seamless operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Project Management Expertise:
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within Finance, IFRS 17 or Actuarial Transformation projects.
- A proven track record of managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
- Experience coordinating reporting across multiple projects or workstreams is essential.
Industry Experience:
- Strong familiarity with the insurance industry, including Finance and Actuarial functions.
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 17, Solvency II, or equivalent is a plus.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Experience negotiating contracts with third-party vendors and ensuring compliance with terms.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of finance and actuarial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Prophet) is desirable but not mandatory.
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentation purposes.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Project Management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile are highly desirable.
