Project/Program Management Director

A global leader in insurance and investments, AXA takes care of 103 million lives in 64 countries worldwide. We actively invest in pioneering and personalized solutions to meet your ever-changing needs and exceed your expectations. In the Philippines, we are in partnership with Metrobank, one of the country's strongest banks.

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Established in 1999, AXA Philippines is one of the largest and fastest growing life insurance companies in the country. It offers financial security to more than one million individuals through its group and individual life insurance as well as general insurance products through its subsidiary Charter Ping An.

AXA Philippines is one of the first to introduce bancassurance operations in the country, and is among the pioneers in the investment-linked insurance sector.

AXA now offers a complete range of products for all its customers' insurance and financial protection needs, including savings and investments, health plans, income protection, and health coverage; and through its general insurance subsidiary Charter Ping An Insurance Corporation\: fire, motor car, marine cargo, personal accident, bonds, casualty, and engineering insurance products.

AXA Philippines closed 2017 with P26.4 billion in total premium income and P5.7 billion in gross written premiums from Charter Ping An. Today, AXA has more than 4,000 financial advisers in 36 branches, and 700 financial executives in over 900 Metrobank and PSBank branches nationwide. Charter Ping An, on the other hand, has 22 branches nationwide and 2,007 agents.

AXA Philippines is a joint venture between the AXA Group, headquartered in France, and the Metrobank Group, one of the largest financial conglomerates in the Philippines.

The Metrobank Group is a conglomerate of industry-leading businesses that includes First Metro Investment Corporation, Metrobank Credit Cards, Federal Land, Toyota, and Manila Doctors Hospital. It was hailed Best Bank in the Philippines in 2010, 2011, and 2012 by Euromoney and recognized as the strongest bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker in 2013. It is owned by the Ty Family whose major business interests include financial services, real estate development, power, and manufacturing.

JOB TITLE:

Project/Program Management Director

DIVISION:

Office of the President

DEPARTMENT:

Project Portfolio Management Office

JOB GRADE:

13

LOCATION:

GT Tower

REPORTING TO (ROLE):

Chief of Business Operations and Project Portfolio Management (PPM)

NO. OF DIRECT REPORTS:

-

MAIN PURPOSE

OF THE JOB:

The role will be responsible for leading and managing projects within the AXA organization. They will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. He/she will work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·       Support the establishment and implementation of the PPM governance (PM culture building) across AXA

·       Responsible for initiating, planning, executing and closing projects.   

·       Develop project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements. Ensures deliverables meet quality standards, delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.

·       Drives a strong financial management of the project/s or program/s assigned and provides quality input and analysis of business cases, including project statements, estimates and benefits

·       Manages day-to-day tasks such as tracking and reporting progress, coordinating teams, and addressing any issue or risks.

·       Effectively communicates with stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage expectations.

·       Ensures that the processes are in place to ensure smooth transition between project and support/operations teams

·       Perform post-project reviews and incorporate lessons learned into future projects

KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

Project Team, PMO, Finance, Senior Leader/s, Vendor Partner/s, Project Sponsor/s, Project Owner/s, CTTO, Executive Committee

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, IT, or a related field.

·       Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

·       Extensive experience in leading complex project planning and management, including multi-team coordination, stakeholder management, and strategic project alignment. This includes managing interdependencies across multiple projects, optimizing resource allocation across the project portfolio, and effectively communicating project status to executive leadership.

·       Expertise in comprehensive risk management, including proactive identification and mitigation of potential risks, scenario planning, and continuous risk monitoring. This involves leading risk workshops, developing risk response plans, and integrating risk management into project governance and decision-making processes.

·       In-depth technical knowledge and ability to provide technical guidance to project teams. This includes serving as a subject matter expert on complex technical issues, evaluating technical trade-offs, and providing strategic guidance on technology selection and implementation.

·       Displays an expertise in implementation of the principles of PMI Project Management and Agile Project Management methodology. 

·       Exceptional ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at various levels. This involves building consensus, managing conflict, and effectively communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.

·       Demonstrated leadership in driving high-performance teams and managing complex team dynamics. This includes mentoring and coaching team members, fostering innovation, and effectively managing change.

·       Expertise in building a bridge, resolving intricate project challenges and driving continuous process improvements. This involves leading problem-solving initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and driving organizational change through innovative problem-solving approaches.

·       Experience working at a a global scale is desirable.

·       Experience working with vendor partners to deliver projects.

·       Experience in transitioning service to operations successfully.

·       Experience working in a financial/insurance industry is desirable.

·       Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

·       Agile or Scrum Master certification is a plus.

BUSINESS DOMAIN KNOWLEDGE AREAS (PROFILE):

·       Experience in portfolio and project management governance (PMO) for IT or non-IT industries.

·       Strong experience in delivering IT and Non IT projects in the insurance industry, with a focus on sales and distribution across life and non-life products insurance products. Instrumental in driving initiatives that enhance sales effectiveness, improve distribution performance, and support digital transformation.