Job Description

Are you ready to shape a better tomorrow?

AIA Digital+ is a Technology, Digital and Analytics innovation hub dedicated to powering AIA to be more efficient, connected and innovative as it fulfils its Purpose to help millions of people across Asia-Pacific live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you are hungry and driven to play an active role in shaping a better tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Because the work we do at AIA Digital+ makes a difference in the lives of millions of people, every day. We will equip you with the critical skills, tools and technology, and endless opportunities to learn, contribute and thrive in a dynamic and exciting environment.

If you want to shape a brighter future at AIA Digital+, please read on.

About the Role GE&D \xe2\x80\x93 Delivery\xe2\x80\x99s value lies in maximising the business benefits to AIA Group, by optimising its investment in transformational change. This will be underpinned by being attentive to the Voice of the Customer (VoC), the establishment and embedment of robust but sensible governance, and a talented group of people and business leaders who are collaborative, who are committed to continued excellence in thought leadership and in delivery, and who demand continual improvement of self and others.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Delivery Management Responsibilities

The Project Delivery Manager\xe2\x80\x99s roles and responsibilities can be broadly categorised as under.

Project Operations Management

Creates \xe2\x80\x93 and where appropriate, obtains relevant approvals \xe2\x80\x93 and manages in accordance to change governance, project products as under

Takes overall responsibility for, and manages the delivery of project products, undertaking corrective action(s) where and when required

Establishes the procedures relevant to the project \xe2\x80\x93 such as risk management, exception management, project monitoring and control, configuration management, and others

Escalates deviations from agreed project tolerances to the Project Board

Authorises commencement of work \xe2\x80\x93 internally and externally \xe2\x80\x93 within agreed project authority and tolerances

Performs the Team Manager and Project Support role unless advised otherwise

Implements and /or ensures compliance to change management strategies as required for the project, including strategies for quality, configuration management, communication etc.

Project Communications Management

Creates and maintains the Project Stakeholder Management Strategy and Plan

Leads project communications with internal and external project stakeholders

Leads (and facilitates, where required) interactions with the Project Board and /or its members, as well as other key stakeholder groups as appropriate

Communicates the procedures relevant to the project \xe2\x80\x93 such as risk management, exception management, project monitoring and control, configuration management, and others \xe2\x80\x93 to project team and other interested stakeholder(s), e.g. vendors

Manages the information flows between the directing and delivering levels of the project.

Project - People Leadership and Management

Establishes the behavioural expectations of the project team in alignment with AIA\xe2\x80\x99s Operating Philosophy and Principles

Leads and motivates project team members, including from third-parties, such as vendor personnel

Actively facilitates and participates in developing project team members, such as goal-setting, coaching, and performance management.

Portfolio and /or Programme Coordination

Collaborates with Portfolio and /or Programme Management in ensuring that effort and spend are not duplicated across the Portfolio, and in managing above-project dependencies

Prepares the Project Benefits Review Plan in coordination with Portfolio and /or Project Management

Provides inputs when required in managing strategic risks, assumptions, and issues at the Portfolio and /or Programme Management level

Extends other form of support as required and within means, such as in facilitating benefits realisation etc.

Facilitates, where and when required, other activities from time to time, such as portfolio across Business units, programme, and /or project audits or any other as required by management.

Facilitates the portfolio prioritisation exercise

Examines the portfolio regularly with strategic and highly analytical lenses to identify current and potential constraints, recommend and undertake action(s) to remove these constraints; identifies and documents lessons for future improvement

Reviews outcomes, identifies and implements improvements to the Framework, along the Reuse \xc3\xa0 Adapt \xc3\xa0 Simplify guiding principles, including possible introduction of contemporary technology to automate repeatable, well-documented processes and tasks.

Delivers factually accurate artefacts in a timely manner to enable informed decision-making by senior stakeholders as required

Creates and maintains the Portfolio Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education \xe2\x80\x93 Undergraduate qualification (in any field) essential, although postgraduate qualification(s) would be preferable. Knowledge in project financial management gained through experience and /or training, such as Finance for Non-Finance Managers will be advantageous.

Experience \xe2\x80\x93 Between eight to ten years of work experience at a minimum, with a minimum of five years in a programme or project management role. This could be in individual contributor role(s) at middle management levels of the organisation with responsibility for programme and /or project management, as well as for the financials of change initiatives. Experience in leading other similar initiatives in comparable business environments, and experience leading other managers would be preferable, although not essential.

Certifications/licenses \xe2\x80\x93 Project and /or programme management certifications such as PRINCE2\xc2\xae, PMP\xc2\xae, AgilePM\xc2\xae are highly desirable, backed up by a track record of successful application of at least one of these.

Special skills \xe2\x80\x93 Strong general and project management skills such as planning, analytical and problem-solving, attention to detail, and able to deliver (and deliver through others) independently under minimum supervision. Good knowledge of tools and techniques for effective programme management.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live healthier, longer, better lives.

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