IT Project Manager/Delivery lead - digital solution - insurance
We are looking for an innovative and strategic leader to guide a talented, cross-disciplinary team in delivering cutting-edge mobile and web applications for a top-tier life and health insurance organization. This position offers a chance to influence digital transformation initiatives in a collaborative and fast-moving environment.
Main Responsibilities:
- Supervise a diverse, collaborative team dedicated to designing and launching exceptional digital solutions across mobile and web platforms.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from conceptualization and planning through to deployment and post-launch support, ensuring alignment with business strategies and deadlines.
- Lead and facilitate agile practices, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives, to promote continuous team improvement.
- Work closely with product owners, designers, software engineers, quality assurance, and operations teams to ensure smooth project flow and delivery.
- Manage relationships with stakeholders across local and regional levels, fostering transparency, setting clear expectations, and ensuring alignment on project goals.
- Identify potential risks, dependencies, and obstacles early, implementing proactive measures to keep projects on schedule.
- Track team performance, identify opportunities for efficiency, and cultivate a culture of ongoing improvement and high-quality output.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, security protocols, and quality standards throughout all phases of delivery.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or relevant field.
- At least 7 years of experience in software project delivery, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or team management role within the insurance sector.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering mobile and/or web applications in an Agile environment.
- Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum , along with proficiency in tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of managing diverse stakeholder expectations.
- Experience collaborating with regional teams and managing cross-cultural dynamics is an advantage.
- Fluency in Cantonese is required.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Technical background or practical experience in mobile/web development.
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes and DevOps methodologies.
- Agile certification (e.g., CSM, SAFe) would be beneficial.
About the job
Contract Type: TEMPORARY
Specialism: Tech & Transformation
Focus: Digital Transformation, Project, Product & Change management
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: medical
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Language: English - Professional working
Second Language: Chinese - Professional working
Location: Central and Western District
TEMPORARYJob Reference: EWVJA9-A94CF7AC
Date posted: 3 June 2025
Consultant: Pinki Chan
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