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Robert Walters

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 Role: Project Manager (Non-IT) - Insurance
 
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 Location: Remote
 
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 Shift Time: 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM / 2:30 PM - 11:30 PM
 
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 Type: Contract (1 year)
 
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 Opportunity Overview:
 
 Robert Walters has an exciting opportunity for a
 
 
 Project Manager (Non-IT)
 
 
 to join our client for a contract role. This contract role will provide exposure to a truly international and multicultural environment that appreciates and respects individuality.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About our client:
 
 A global leader in insurance broking and risk management, we are devoted to finding diverse individuals who are committed to the success of our clients and our organisation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Objective:
 
 
 
 We have a project management support requirement as part of the ongoing financial and operational fitness program,
 
 
 with direct experience of managing off-shore (transition of work to off-shore locations)
 
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 The team does not have additional capacity to support these projects. Hence, we require contingent workers to support them.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 We are recruiting a Project Coordinator to support a number of projects of small to medium size and complexity concurrently.
 
 
 You will lead across Lines of Business on Time, Cost, Quality and Scope to agreed tolerance ensuring appropriate reporting and communication to the steering committee, sponsor and stakeholders.
 
 
 You will also deputize for Project Manager(s) on more complex projects or programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What can you expect?
 
 
 
 Reporting into the Change Team within Operations &amp; Technology, the role holder will be accountable for:
 
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 Establish and support project governance structure and maintain documentation (prepares, controls versions and posts project documents).
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 Schedule project meetings and other logistics and administer project communication channels (SharePoint/ project site, deliverable deadline reminders and distribution).
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 Manage project plans and reporting throughout the project lifecycle ,ensuring all accurately reflect the status of the project and individual workstreams
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 Ensure project sign-off and project reviews are undertaken
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 Support management of timings, financial aspects, quality and scope of the project and risk, ensuring all project costs are identified and controlled
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 What will count on you to?
 
 
 
 
 Strategy
 
 
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 To be able to clearly articulate the objectives and business needs for the project, understanding the broader strategic fit for the project.
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 To make continuous improvement a priority, holding a solid grasp of project management principles, with experience in successfully advancing those principles.
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 Execution
 
 
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 To lead and deliver projects, including:
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 Developing estimates and plans to create a baseline against which the project will be measured or bids will be made;
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 Proactively identifying and resolving issues that threaten successful delivery;
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 Initiating, controlling and closing projects.
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 Delivering projects within agreed budget, time and quality parameters;
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 Demonstrating clear understanding of the business requirements for each project, making ongoing decisions based on what&rsquo;s best for the organisation, and challenging senior stakeholders on critical success factors if needed.
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 Managing all commercial aspects of the project, including effective change control of requirements, deadlines and effort.
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 Managing resources in line with budgeted effort.
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 Resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
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 Ensuring there is an adequate understanding of the business risks inherent in the projects.
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 Governance and control
 
 
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 Establish and coordinate an effective Steering Group (or equivalent) to provide direction and support to resolve issues where necessary
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 Monitor and report (progress, risks, budgets, issues) with sufficient clarity and timeliness to enable stakeholders to monitor progress;
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 To establish systems and processes for planning, governance, reporting, communication, and budgets to ensure delivery to quality, time and cost requirements.
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 To support the maintenance and promotion of the &lsquo;small project management framework&rsquo; to enable other Profit Centres to manage those projects consistently and effectively.
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 Stakeholders
 
 
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 To build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, particularly the Business and Executive Sponsors, both internal and external.
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 To work closely with the Client Delivery Managers to manage relationships with clients.
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 To collaborate with and build relationships with MGTI teams or third party suppliers where these are part of delivery teams.
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 To offer proactive support to non-project management specialists with responsibilities for managing projects.
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 Experience and Education Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Proven experience working in a project or business change role. Preferably in a professional service environment, interacting with senior stakeholders
 
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 Strong communication skills are a must esp. writing, reading and speaking English as the position requires dealing with onshore stakeholders.
 
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 Able to articulate complex messages with clarity and ease to all audiences and flex style as required
 
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 Experience in client-facing work, preferably should have handled offshoring projects
 
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 Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
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 Proven ability to plan and organize workloads and manage multiple deadlines, ensuring accuracy and quality of work is maintained at all times
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 Strong commercial awareness, including change management.
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 Ability to work to strict deadlines.
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 Ability to cope with high-demand requirements of stakeholders.
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 Collaborative team player who can influence outcomes as well as work independently. Known as being a team player and achieving for the group rather than the individual.
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 Proven ability to deal confidently with colleagues at different levels, presenting self professionally at all times, developing good professional relationships and building trust
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 Key Competencies
 
 
 
 
 Technical:
 
 
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 Advanced working knowledge of MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
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 Prince2 qualified (or equivalent)
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 Planning, monitoring and controlling projects, including risk management.
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 Financial control and budget management
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 Operational management, process management and control
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 Behavioral:
 
 
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 Commercial Credibility
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 Communication
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 Drive &amp; Resilience
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 Planning and Organizing
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 Delivering Solutions
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 Leadership &amp; Influence
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 The client promotes collaboration and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As we are continuously hiring for all our clients in the region, we will retain your CV in our database for any other positions that may fit your profile. Therefore, please let us know if you are not agreeable to that.
 
 
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Project Manager (Non IT) - Contract role

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 Our client, a leading institution in the region, is seeking an experienced
 
 Business Analyst
 
 to join their IT Demand Capture team. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, shaping IT initiatives that directly support strategic objectives.
 
 
 The successful candidate will act as a key liaison between platform owners and IT functions, capturing, documenting, and processing business-driven IT demands. This is a high-impact role within a globally connected environment.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Partner with platform owners and IT stakeholders to capture and articulate business needs and requirements.
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 Analyze, document, and prioritize IT demands to ensure alignment with business goals and IT capabilities.
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 Lead workshops and meetings with business leaders, translating requirements into actionable IT solutions.
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 Contribute to IT strategic planning, ensuring business demand is effectively represented.
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 Enhance and refine demand capture methodologies, templates, dashboards, and processes.
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 Deliver high-quality business analysis and documentation to support project execution.
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 Report on demand pipeline, budgets, and priorities to IT and business leadership.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree
 
 in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
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 Professional certifications such as
 
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 PMI-PBA
 
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 8+ years of business analysis experience
 
 within IT or technology-driven environments.
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 Proven experience in the financial services industry is essential.
 
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 International exposure to advanced markets (Europe, the Americas, or APAC) is required.
 
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 Strong understanding of IT demand capture processes and project lifecycles.
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 Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, and communication skills.
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 Familiarity with demand management software and tools is highly desirable.
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 Why Apply?
 
 
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 Join a globally respected financial services institution at the forefront of technology adoption.
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 Play a critical role in aligning business and IT strategy across a major organization.
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 Be part of a dynamic, international environment with strong career progression opportunities.
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Business Analyst

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 Our client&rsquo;s Ecosystem portfolio, including tablets and wearables, targets revenue growth through upsell and cross-sell, stronger customer retention, and seamless experiences across offline and online channels. Aligned with the Mobile Experience vision and supported by cross-functional teams, the goal is to deliver product, sales, and marketing strategies that maximize revenue, attach rates, sell-out, and connection performance.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Product Strategy &amp; Growth:
 
 Develop and execute product strategies for Ecosystem products (Tablets, Smart Watches, Earbuds, Fitness Bands, Smart Rings, and Accessories) and identify new growth opportunities.
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 Market Expansion &amp; Sales:
 
 Drive market share growth and achieve sales targets, leveraging the Health platform for wearable product sales opportunities.
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 Cross-Functional Leadership:
 
 Act as a category leader, collaborating with marketing, business intelligence, sales, finance, legal, and other teams to maximize organizational impact.
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 Product Advocacy:
 
 Champion and represent Ecosystem products as the primary spokesperson.
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 Sales &amp; Marketing Leadership:
 
 Guide subsidiaries by sharing product features, positioning, use cases, and innovative sales strategies.
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 Product Launch Excellence:
 
 Deliver seamless regional and local product launches (GTM) in partnership with the Regional Office Eco team.
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 Strategic Planning:
 
 Contribute to annual business plans, outlining growth opportunities and actionable strategies.
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 Performance Analysis:
 
 Monitor weekly and quarterly Ecosystem channel sales and business performance indicators, summarizing key market and competitive insights.
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 Executive Communication:
 
 Craft and present executive-level reports that simplify complex situations for clear understanding.
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 Essential Skills &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Experience &amp; Expertise:
 
 Minimum 14+ Years of Relevant Experience: Proven track record in fast-growing device or tech environments, with a focus on accessory, auxiliary, or PC/Mobile Ecosystem industries.
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 Product Sales Strategy Expertise:
 
 Extensive experience in developing and executing product sales strategies, with a focus on driving growth and market penetration.
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 Business &amp; Consumer Insights:
 
 Ability to deeply understand partner business models, marketing strategies, and consumer behaviour to inform strategic decisions.
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 Executive-Level Communication:
 
 Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytics and insights to executive audiences clearly and compellingly.
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 Regional Project Leadership:
 
 Proven ability to drive and lead regional projects within matrix organizations, ensuring alignment and execution across teams.
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 Empathetic Interpersonal Skills:
 
 Strong empathy and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
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 Detail-Oriented Project Management:
 
 Solid project management skills with a focus on attention to detail, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.
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 Effective Multitasking &amp; Time Management:
 
 Strong ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, leveraging effective time management to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
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 Data &amp; Analytical Skills:
 
 Strong knowledge of data management principles, data governance, and best practices for maintaining data quality.
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 Problem-Solving &amp; Analytical Thinking
 
 : Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
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 Cross-Functional Collaboration:
 
 Experience working with cross-functional teams (e.g., marketing, sales, and finance, legal) to drive organizational impact and achieve strategic objectives.
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 Innovation &amp; Growth Mindset:
 
 A forward-thinking mindset with a focus on identifying new growth opportunities and driving innovation within the Ecosystem product space.
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 Market &amp; Competitive Analysis:
 
 Ability to analyse market trends, competitive landscapes, and business performance indicators to inform strategic decisions.
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Project Manager (Non IT) - Contract role

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