Join a team of PM experts in this global insurance firm managing DX and Applications related IT Projects. Perm role.
Roles/Responsibilities
- You will lead large, complex projects, helping to define the company's project portfolio delivery roadmap and strategy.
- You will manage project scope, cost, schedule, resources, and quality to achieve objectives.
- You will effectively apply various project management methodologies and enforce project standards.
- You will mitigate project risks and exposure through sound project management practices.
- You will provide frequent project status updates to involved stakeholders inside the company and outside.
- You will foster high levels of customer satisfaction through successful project delivery and relationship building.
- You will assist in developing the project portfolio delivery roadmap and strategy, and share best practices with colleagues in Japan and abroad.
Required skills
- Over five years of IT applications project management experience with a successful track record in a multidisciplinary, controlled environment.
- Experience in the finance or insurance industries is a plus.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of project finances.
- Business or fluent proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or higher) and Business English, or above.
- Excellent leadership, meeting facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Strong project management and leadership abilities; effective communication with stakeholders at all levels (from management to project team members).
- *Please note that we can only consider those that will not require CoE sponsorship to work in Japan for this role.
Preferred skills
- Certifications such as Prince2, PMP, or Agile related are highly desirable.
- Problem-solving and strategic project thinking skills;
Personal Attributes
- Ability to handle conflicting situations
- Self-motivated, proactive, and well-organized
- Ongoing pursuit of quality in project documentation, reporting, and management
- Ability to function well under pressure and under tight deadlines
- Openness to picking up and implementing new techniques and abilities
About our client
Leading insurance company globally. They have a long history in Japan, and boast a very stable business here. Great internal career plan with a track record of promoting those who deliver good results into senior roles.
Great work-life balance and ability to work from home.
Large office in centre of Tokyo with view of mount Fuji.
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