Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager (PMO) to support and drive strategic initiatives within the Insurance and Financial Services industry. The successful candidate will partner closely with Delivery Managers and regional leaders to manage multiple workstreams, monitor project progress, and ensure successful delivery across a portfolio of projects.
This role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, reporting, risk management, and cross-functional coordination skills. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing projects across diverse business functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with business and delivery teams.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, trackers, and project governance artifacts.
- Monitor project progress against plans and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Maintain RAID logs and ensure mitigation plans are documented and tracked.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across Finance, HR, IT, and other impacted business functions.
- Prepare project status reports, governance materials, action trackers, and executive updates.
- Interpret business requirements and translate them into structured project activities, deliverables, and follow-up actions.
- Support project governance and ensure transparency in reporting and decision-making.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, Project Managers, and Program Managers across multiple geographies to drive successful project delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Strong Project Management experience. (5 years experience minimum)
- Background in Insurance and/or Financial Services industry preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using portfolio reporting tools and collaboration platforms.
Preferred Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint Online
- Microsoft 365 / Copilot
- Portfolio Reporting Tools
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Good understanding of project delivery methodologies and governance.
- Ability to challenge assumptions and identify potential project risks.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a highly sensitive and confidential environment.
- Proactive, results-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders and global teams.
Contract: 6 months (initial contract only), candidate must be willing to accept extension / and or conversion to a permanent role depending on performance / business needs
Work Setup: Hybrid (4x/month onsite in BGC, Taguig)
Work Schedule: EMEA / Mid Shift