Regional Finance PMO Lead, Insurance Ref.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PMO Lead who will join our top-tier multinational insurance company in Hong Kong.

As the PMO Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving and managing the finance transformation program. This long-term program requires exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills, extensive knowledge of finance processes, and a proven track record in successfully delivering large-scale transformation programs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure the successful execution of the program.

Responsibilities:

Program Management: Lead the overall program management for the finance transformation initiative, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budget.
PMO Establishment: Establish and manage the Program Management Office (PMO), including defining governance frameworks, methodologies, tools, and templates to effectively monitor and control project progress.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior management, business stakeholders, and project teams to understand business requirements, manage expectations, and build strong relationships to ensure successful program delivery.
Resource Management: Oversee resource allocation, capacity planning, and coordination across multiple workstreams to optimize efficiency and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and proactively manage program risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies and contingency plans as needed. Maintain a comprehensive risk and issue register and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution.
Reporting and Communication: Develop and deliver regular status reports, executive updates, and presentations on program progress, key milestones, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
Change Management: Collaborate with change management team to develop and implement effective change strategies, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes, systems, and procedures within the finance function.
Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain quality control processes to ensure project deliverables adhere to established standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities for efficiency gains, and implement best-in-class project management practices throughout the program.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience as a PMO Lead or Program Manager, specifically in finance transformation programs within the insurance or financial services industry.
Sound knowledge of finance processes, including financial reporting, accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage complex projects with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and stakeholders. audiences, including senior management.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas and concepts to diverse
Experience in establishing and managing PMOs, including the development of governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting mechanisms. Proven track record in successfully delivering large-scale transformation programs on time and within budget.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
Professional certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies are highly desirable.

Fluency in English is required.