The team

Business leaders must act with conviction, even in an era of growing complexity, uncertainty, and disruption. These business leaders need clear, concise, well-informed perspectives on the important dynamics that are currently reshaping their business environments. Our global network of Strategy & Operations professionals draws on the strength of Deloitte’s full suite of professional services and industry experience to focus solutions on the real issues affecting businesses today. We work collaboratively with our clients to link strategic vision to flawless execution to achieve tangible, long-term value. From developing a pragmatic strategy and evaluating M&A opportunities to improving finance and operations functions, we have the experience and expertise to help clients act with certainty and thrive. Learn more about SAMA Practice.

Your work profile

As a Manager in our SBD Team, you’ll build and nurture positive working relationships with teams and clients with the intention to exceed client expectations. The responsibilities of the current role would require the candidate to:

Project Planning and Execution: Manage the planning, day-to-day execution, management, implementation, readiness, and reporting of medium to large projects and/or small programs

Project Management Expertise: Apply advanced project management and program management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and communications

Methodology and Standards: Understand, apply, promote, and contribute to delivery methodologies, standards, and tools

Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, deliverables, and timelines

Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle

Resource Management: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to allocate resources effectively and ensure project milestones are achieved

Performance Monitoring: Monitor project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques to ensure project is on track, within scope, and budget

Reporting: Provide regular project updates to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and proactive management of project status

Desired skills and qualifications

Candidate should meet following criteria:

Experience: 12-18 years of experience in project management, preferably within the insurance industry

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Certifications (Mandatory):

• Project Management Professional (PMP)®
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)®
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)®

Certifications (Good to have):

• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)®
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Six Sigma Certification
• ITIL Certification

Skills:

• Strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to mentor
• Willingness and ability to take initiative, learn independently and drive the team
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Asana) and MS Suite (advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Location and way of working

Location: Any location

Time Zone: Candidates must be able to work during US East Coast hours

Work Environment: Work from home with occasional travel as required by the project

Your role as a Manager

We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society.

In addition to living our purpose, Manager across our organization must strive to be:

• Inspiring – Leading with integrity to build inclusion and motivation
• Committed to creating purpose – Creating a sense of vision and purpose
• Agile – Achieving high-quality results through collaboration and Team unity
• Skilled at building diverse capability – Developing diverse capabilities for the future
• Persuasive / Influencing – Persuading and influencing stakeholders
• Collaborating – Partnering to build new solutions
• Delivering value – Showing commercial acumen
• Committed to expanding business – Leveraging new business opportunities
• Analytical Acumen – Leveraging data to recommend impactful approach and solutions through the power of analysis and visualisation
• Effective communication – Must be well abled to have well-structured and well-articulated conversations to achieve win-win possibilities
• Engagement Management / Delivery Excellence – Effectively managing engagement(s) to ensure timely and proactive execution as well as course correction for the success of engagement(s)
• Managing change – Responding to changing environment with resilience
• Managing Quality & Risk – Delivering high quality results and mitigating risks with utmost integrity and precision
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving – Applying strategic mindset to solve business issues and complex problems
• Tech Savvy – Leveraging ethical technology practices to deliver high impact for clients and for Deloitte
• Empathetic leadership and inclusivity – creating a safe and thriving environment where everyone’s valued for who they are, use empathy to understand others to adapt our behaviours and attitudes to become more inclusive