Project Manager

Job Summary

• To drive the project in planning, organizing, managing and controlling the various stages of the assigned medium to high complexity projects in ensuring the projects are executed according to the schedule, cost and quality.
• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Responsible for making sure Agile Team lives by the values and practices of Scrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning as well as implementation of project and facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Prompt coordination with business units, technical team, governance team and service provider on project implementation plan.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and to provide direction and support to project team.
• Identify and report project issues, slippage of tasks or milestone and project risks and facilitate timely resolution.
• Conduct Scrum ceremonies including organizing and facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups meeting, sprint review, retrospective meeting etc.
• Eliminate impediments and actively address issues so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the Iteration.
• Provides timely reports on project status, budget spending, risks and issues to enable early visibility into project performance for better decision making by the authorized person or committee.
• Promotes and take accountability for project quality, opportunity to improve delivery.
• Manage project changes, ensuring any changes to the project baseline are managed through change request and all impacts are considered.
• Adopt an agile and flexible approach to work and an outstanding level of professionalism and conduct.
• Management and coordination of all cross-functional initiatives with organizational impact.
• Ensures PMO practice, documentations, approach and governance processes are applied consistently.

Key Requirements

• Minimum Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology /  Computer Engineering or any related field
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience as a Project Manager in the related field
• Experienced in project management documents documents such as tender preparation, presentation, proposal, project update, reports, stakeholders, issues, and risk management
• Experienced in IT and software development lifecycle is an added advantage
• Team-player attitude, with strong interpersonal skills
• Critical thinker with ability to analyze and synthesize information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders (written and oral).
• A team player and able to manage the relevant stakeholders and ensure timely compilation of deliverables.
• Meticulous, with an eye for details and hands on person.
• Excellent in multitasking and prioritization ; able to work proactively, independtly and under pressure agianst multiple deadlines.
• Excellent people management, planning and organization skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master or equivalent certification is an added advantag
• Ability to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT for efficiency improvement

Disclaimer Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been selected for this position.Important: All updates regarding your application status will be communicated via email. Please ensure you frequently check your email for updates and further instructions.Note: Allianz will not accept any forward unsolicited resumes from any source to our employees email other than directly from a candidate. We will not be responsible for any fees and charges impose.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow. 

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.