Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
Senior Program Manager(E2)
Position Title:
Senior Program Manager(E2)
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Japanese Level - Advanced (JLPT Level 1),English Level - Fluent (TOEIC 990)
Salary
20000000.00
Description
A Life Insurance Japan is looking for a talented Senior Program Manager to lead platform modernization program to replace and modernize its core insurance and non-core applications currently hosted on Legacy Mainframe environment.
You will play a key role in driving digital innovation within a traditionally conservative environment, helping the organization become more agile and competitive.
Responsibilities:
- Program Strategy, Governance, and Planning
- Delivery Management and Execution
- Financial Management and Benefits Realization
- Stakeholder Management, Communications and Change Management
- Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management
- Vendor, Contract, and Partner Management
Required Skills:
- Experience: 8–12 years of program management experience in large-scale technology-enabled programs; 5+ years in senior program management roles, ideally within insurance or financial services.
- Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of core insurance processes (policy administration, billing, claims) and regulatory considerations relevant to Japan market (FSA).
- Methodologies: Proficiency in both Agile and traditional/project-driven methodologies; proven ability to run a PMO and manage multi-method programs.
- Tools: Experienced with collaboration (Jira/Confluence), reporting (Power BI) and governance tools.
- Platform: Experience delivering core insurance modernization programs, including data migration, platform consolidation, and vendor management.
- Leadership and Communication: Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with executives and diverse stakeholders; strong facilitation and presentation skills.
- Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability / Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills / Financial acumen and strong vendor management capabilities.
- Risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making under ambiguity / Excellent written and verbal communication; adept at executive-level storytelling.
- Change management, user adoption, and benefits realization focus / Adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Why should you apply:
- Our client is one of the biggest global insurance companies in the world
- You will be working with the international team, and with best technologies in insurance domain
- 50% WFH and 50% Work from Office
Company Details: A leading international insurance organization operates in over 130 countries and jurisdictions, offering services to commercial, institutional, and individual clients through one of the most extensive global property and casualty insurance networks. In addition to general insurance, the organization is also a prominent provider of life insurance and retirement services in the United States. Its common stock is publicly traded on both the New York and Tokyo stock exchange.The group's Japan-based affiliate provides IT-related services to support the organization’s operations within the country.
Working Hours: 9:00 - 17:30 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, 27 Paid Holidays every year (20 paid leaves, and 7 especial leaves)
Services/Benefits: Social insurance, Employee Pension Scheme, Transportation Fee
Interview Process: 3
