IT Project Manager( New Product Implementation Project )
IT Project Manager leading end-to-end delivery of new life insurance product initiatives at Manulife in Tokyo, managing cross-functional teams through the full product lifecycle from design and regulatory approval to system implementation and launch.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Tokyo
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience as a Project Manager leading insurance product development or product implementation initiatives within the life insurance or financial services industry
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end insurance product lifecycle, including product design, regulatory approval, system implementation, testing, and product launch
- Experience managing large-scale cross-functional projects involving Business, Product, Operations, Compliance, Actuarial, and Technology teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
- Strong knowledge of insurance core systems and processes, including policy administration, underwriting, policy servicing, and claims-related integrations
- Experience leading business requirements gathering, solution design review, SIT, UAT, and production deployment activities
- Ability to coordinate multiple internal teams and external vendors while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery timelines
- Strong governance and reporting experience, including preparation of executive-level status updates, steering committee materials, and decision papers
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to insurance product development and implementation
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, facilitation, and communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience delivering new life insurance product launches
- Knowledge of insurance product configuration, policy administration platforms, and digital distribution capabilities
- Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification
- Experience working in global and multicultural environments
- Business-level English communication skills, both written and verbal
Full description
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Manager leading insurance product development or product implementation initiatives within the life insurance or financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end insurance product lifecycle, including product design, regulatory approval, system implementation, testing, and product launch.
- Experience managing large-scale cross-functional projects involving Business, Product, Operations, Compliance, Actuarial, and Technology teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
- Strong knowledge of insurance core systems and processes, including policy administration, underwriting, policy servicing, and claims-related integrations.
- Experience leading business requirements gathering, solution design review, SIT, UAT, and production deployment activities.
- Ability to coordinate multiple internal teams and external vendors while ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivery timelines.
- Strong governance and reporting experience, including preparation of executive-level status updates, steering committee materials, and decision papers.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements applicable to insurance product development and implementation.
- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, facilitation, and communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering new life insurance product launches.
- Knowledge of insurance product configuration, policy administration platforms, and digital distribution capabilities.
- Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery environments.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience working in global and multicultural environments.
- Business-level English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Risk and Issue Management
- Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
- Decision-Making and Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Executive Communication
- Cross-functional Collaboration
Role Summary
Lead end-to-end delivery of new insurance product initiatives, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to ensure successful implementation, regulatory compliance, operational readiness, and achievement of target launch timelines. The role is responsible for driving project governance, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring alignment across all functions involved in product development and deployment.