Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager (PM) Bancassurance Improvement Implementation

Experience: 7+ Yrs,

Location: Mumbai (on-site),

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (PM) to lead and coordinate a bancassurance improvement implementation project across Mumbai and Singapore. This role will be based in Mumbai and require strong alignment to decision-makers and stakeholders in Singapore. The PM will ensure translation of strategy to execution, a seamless execution of project activities, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive change management initiatives in a complex, multi-location environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Coordination

- Lead the end-to-end implementation of the bancassurance improvement project, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across Mumbai and Singapore.

- Facilitate effective collaboration between local and regional teams.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

- Engage with stakeholders at both working and executive levels, including challenging stakeholders.

- Provide clear, concise management-level updates and dashboards for senior leadership.

- Conduct working-level discussions to resolve issues and maintain momentum.

Change Management

- Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure stakeholder buy-in and smooth adoption of new processes.

- Address resistance and foster a culture of collaboration and transparency.

Governance & Reporting

- Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, including risk management and escalation protocols.

- Prepare and present progress reports, KPIs, and status updates to decision-makers in Singapore.

Ramp-Up Phase Management

- Drive rapid onboarding and knowledge transfer during the initial ramp-up phase.

- Ensure readiness of resources, tools, and processes for project execution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

- Proven experience in bancassurance projects (mandatory).

- Strong background in project management and PMO functions within financial services or insurance, with experience in organizational transformation preferred.

- Expertise in change management and stakeholder engagement in complex environments.

- Ability to manage cross-border projects and navigate cultural nuances.

- Excellent communication skills for both executive-level reporting and working-level coordination.

- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.

- PMP or similar certification preferred.

- Knowledge and experience of India life insurance market a plus.

Key Attributes

- Proactive leader who can anticipate challenges and act decisively.

- Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity in complex projects.

- Skilled at balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.