Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master - Life Insurer

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to oversee the agency system transformation project, ensuring smooth project execution and effective stakeholder collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define and confirm the project scope, ensuring alignment and a shared understanding of objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including business rationale, resource requirements, timelines, and financial estimates, securing necessary approvals from sponsors.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while proactively communicating mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) to drive team collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Partner with onshore and offshore vendors to ensure successful system delivery; assist in gathering and analyzing business requirements.
• Create and maintain the Project Charter, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations for all team members and stakeholders.
• Support the Director of PMO in managing project budgets, resource allocation, and financial tracking across multiple IT initiatives involving external vendors and remote teams.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Proven experience managing IT transformation projects within the insurance or financial services sectors.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum framework preferred) with a track record of delivering projects using Agile practices.
• Familiarity with life insurance operations is highly advantageous.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and vendor management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies effectively.
• Leadership skills to motivate and coordinate diverse cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Cantonese and English is essential for this role.
• Availability on short notice will be considered a strong advantage.