Assistant Project Manager

AXA Hong Kong and Macau, a member of the AXA Group, prides itself on serving over 1.3 million customers [1] in the region. In addition to being the #1 global Property & Casualty commercial lines insurer [2], we are also one of the largest health protection providers in Hong Kong and Macau. 'Empowering people to live a better life' is the goal of AXA Hong Kong and Macau, which is reflected in everything we do. We are one of the most diversified insurers, providing a full range of coverage for individual and commercial customers. We offer all-round, integrated solutions across Life, Health and Property & Casualty to address all their insurance needs. AXA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promote Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and where individual differences are valued. We welcome and treasure diverse profiles to join our big family, and to build an inclusive culture together which allows everyone to maximize their personal potential. [1] Including customers of AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited, AXA China Region Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited (incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability), and AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited
[2] AXA Corporate Solutions, AXA Matrix Risk Consultants, AXA Insurance Company, and AXA Art with AXA XL's insurance and reinsurance operations combined

Job Description: 

• Coordinate with key stakeholders and sponsors for project meetings, updates and follow ups
• Lead the delivery of project within the GI portfolio, act as the key coordination point for all the team involved in the project.
• Work with project stakeholders to understand the projects
• Regularly handling face to face resource, timing, quality and reporting conversations with senior management and peers in order to deliver on the accountability and reporting aspects of the role.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with internal and external contacts including project and Activity managers, staff, local authorities,
• Collate information from project status reports and compile summary
• Execute regular “run-the-business” activities. This includes, but may not be limited to:
• Project / Portfolio status reporting
• Financials preparation and analysis
• Meeting Minutes
• Templates updates, tool implementation, training and real-time support
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks or duties as assigned by reporting manager

Requirement: 

• Strong working experience in supporting a PMO office
• Over 5 years of solid experience in Project Management as Project Manager
• Knowledge and experience of best practice project management methodologies and techniques to provide sound advice and support to Project Managers and Sponsors.
• Experience in working on large scale organization-wide reengineering projects, preferably in a financial services institution
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
• Proficient in business metrics and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and skills with ability to develop concise and effective communications for specific audiences.
• Negotiation skills with ability to resolve conflict situations.
• Good interpersonal skills in building positive working relationships with diverse teams. Ability to influence, educate and collaborate to effectively achieve harmonious results.
• Sound judgement and initiative.
• Experience in contract management
• Sound decision making skills
• Ability to influence others to manage their projects in accordance with project management best practice and meeting Council guidelines and processes.
• Ability to clearly, concisely and accurately report on project progress and outcomes to Council and steering groups.

We offer excellent career prospects and attractive remuneration package to the right candidates. 

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