FINANCIAL SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER
Hitachi Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., serves as the regional headquarters for seven countries across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam). We are constantly increasing our presence through our forays in information & telecommunication systems, power systems, social infrastructure & industrial systems, electronic systems and equipment, construction machinery and high functional materials and components, among many more.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Financial Services Project Manager to support system implementation initiatives and IT related projects within financial services environments. This role focuses on coordinating project activities, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The Project Manager will assist in preparing project status reports, tracking progress, and upholding governance standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Job Duties:
The Financial Services Project Manager will lead IT project teams to ensure successful delivery of system implementation and PMO support activities for financial services clients. The role requires regular collaboration with Japanese clients to deliver business consulting solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency, optimizing processes, and addressing key organizational challenges. Responsibilities include:
- Progress & Issue Management: Monitor and track progress, follow up on delays, identify issues, and take corrective actions.
- Communication Management: Communicate with related parties and stakeholders to understand customer needs, project progress, and issue status. Facilitating clear communication and building consensus among diverse, multicultural teams to promote collaboration, mutual respect, and successful project outcomes.
- Schedule Management: Develop realistic project schedules (WBS), set milestones, and monitor timelines.
- Meeting Coordination: Organize and facilitate meetings for explanation of necessary matters prepare minutes when required.
- Reporting: Provide timely status reports and feedback to stakeholders and team members.
- Contract & Budget Management: Handle back-office tasks such as creating/circulating SOWs, checking deliverables, and monitoring budgets.
- Process & Consulting Responsibilities: Manage and document processes to achieve task objectives support the development of strategies and plans to enhance customer satisfaction and resource efficiency analyze existing systems and recommend improvements and assist in implementing approved changes, including drafting revised instructions and documentation.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of the application development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management prototyping experience is a plus.
- Ability to review deliverables, identify issues, propose solutions, and execute corrective actions.
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Windows Server/Client, VMware, and Linux environments.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), including advanced Excel formulas and macros.
- Strong collaboration and negotiation abilities to effectively drive tasks with project members and clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Educational & Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT Engineering, or related discipline.
- Work experience: Minimum 4 years experience managing or supporting projects with Japan-based stakeholders or Japan-related business environments.
- At least 2+ years in a project team leader or PMO role for system implementation projects.
