Senior Project Manager, Product Management

Prudential's purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. 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. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

The Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of new and revamped product initiatives from initiation through completion. This role ensures that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality by securing necessary resources and applying Agile methodologies to effectively manage timelines, risks, and changes.

In addition to product launches, the scope of work includes managing product enhancements, product campaigns, and fund-related projects and any other business initiatives.

Job Descriptions:

• Oversee the planning and execution of new and revamped product initiatives, including defining scope, scheduling timelines, and managing overall implementation using Agile methodologies
• Partner closely with Product Directors/Managers to lead various aspects of product implementation, including regulatory approvals, operational workflows, system integration, and governance.
• Liaise with internal teams such as Customer Operations, IT, Agency, Bancassurance, Legal & Compliance to resolve issues related to product development and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely delivery
• Identify challenges and present actionable recommendations to stakeholders to resolve issues, improve implementation efficiency, and drive ongoing process improvement through iterative evaluation and refinement.
• Chair weekly Product Implementation Committee (PIC) meetings, build strong working relationships across departments, report project progress to stakeholders, and escalate issues when necessary
• Lead additional projects, including but not limited to product enhancements, campaigns, and fund-related initiatives, and take on assignments from Chief Product Officer or Head of Product Management as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management within the insurance field.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle and regulatory environments.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.
• Excellent insurance product knowledge
• Good understanding of life insurance operating structures and systems
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven project management skills

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation 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. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.