Position: Business Project Manager
Department: Business Transformation / Strategy
Location: [Insert Location]
Reports to: Head of Stratigic Projects / Transformation Lead

Role Overview

The Business Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering strategic projects across the life insurance business. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to the company's business objectives. The individual will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, distribution teams, operations, IT, compliance, and external partners to implement initiatives that improve efficiency, customer experience, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of business and regulatory projects within the life insurance domain.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements from business stakeholders (e.g., underwriting, claims, product, operations, compliance).
• Partner with IT and vendors to design and implement process and system enhancements.
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and dependencies to senior management.
• Ensure projects meet regulatory and compliance requirements, including those set by MAS/other regulators.
• Manage change management activities, including training, communication, and adoption support.
• Prepare business cases, project charters, and documentation to secure approvals and resources.
• Foster strong collaboration across departments to ensure project success.
• Continuously improve project management frameworks, tools, and practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field (PMP/Prince2/Agile certification preferred).
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within life insurance, financial services, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of life insurance products, distribution, policy administration, claims, and regulatory landscape.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects and delivering results within timelines and budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of digital transformation, process automation, or data projects is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Business Acumen (Life Insurance focus)
• Project & Change Management
• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Communication & Influence