Manager, Product Development & ManagementPrudential's purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future.
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We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people's career ambitions.
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The key responsibility of the incumbent is to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the product program implementation process by assisting in managing the cross-functional project teams to achieve the company's desired objectives.
This person is expected to support the assigned tasks, assist in driving and managing the execution of functional business deliverables which contribute to the implementation of product delivery.
Assisting in introducing process improvement for greater efficiency is expected to ensure all stakeholders' interests are safeguarded.
Life product knowledge and project management is an advantage but not compulsory; assist in drawing connections between different processes to ensure overall objectives are achieved.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in driving and managing the end-to-end delivery of the assigned product and/or project implementation, within the agreed parameters predetermined by superior.Initiate and engage key stakeholders to plan, formulate, and execute collectively agreed strategies for product/project implementation.Assist in introducing process improvement between relevant departments involved at different stages of the product/project implementation process.Assist in planning, chairing, and driving Product Implementation Committee (PIC) to manage the end-to-end product implementation cycles, capacity planning, communication, and launch plan for all distribution channels with the objective of successful implementation of assigned project/product within the targeted launch timeline.Assist in initiating issues-resolution arising from the assigned project to expedite the entire implementation cycle.Assist in managing, communicating, and collating collectively agreed product-related issues/decisions for the upwards escalation to superior as and when required and/or Product Steering Committee for endorsement, if applicable.Identify risks to deliverables; develop and implement mitigation actions and/or plans.Perform any ad-hoc assignments/projects as assigned by superior.REQUIREMENTS:
Degree from a recognized University preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Insurance Studies, Actuarial Science, etc.A minimum of 3 to 5 years working experience.Experience in Life Insurance Industry with basic operational knowledge in Life Administration, Insurance Products, Agency Administration & Finance would be an added advantage.Strong drive, people-oriented, and the ability to influence others.Detailed and task-oriented, organized, systematic, analytical thinking, and the ability to connect the dots with the end-to-end picture in mind.Persuasive, strong in communication, and able to interact with all levels.Must be self-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.A self-starter, responsible, and a good team player.Strong product knowledge with operational background and result-oriented.Good business acumen and able to appreciate business perspectives.Those with business planning and project management background would be an added advantage.Excellent communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills are crucial in performing this job well.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer.We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organization irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time/fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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