Director of PMO – Insurance & Investments

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TheHiveCareers is seeking a Director of PMO to lead its Project Management Office, overseeing strategic initiatives across insurance, investments, technology, and business operations. This leadership position requires directing portfolio strategy, standardizing governance frameworks, and ensuring that complex projects meet timeline, budget, and quality standards. The role involves managing a comprehensive project portfolio, evaluating business cases, prioritizing initiatives, and optimizing resource distribution. The Director will guide cross-functional teams and oversee digital…

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Responsibilities

• Design and direct the organization's Project Management Office, defining strategies, standards, policies, and governance structures.
• Manage the complete project portfolio, evaluating proposals, prioritizing initiatives, and tracking overall performance and business value.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution across multiple departments to maintain approved delivery commitments.
• Direct initiatives specific to insurance operations, underwriting, claims management, investments, and client services.
• Supervise technology transformation programs such as core insurance platforms, CRM, ERP, and automation efforts.
• Handle financial forecasting, budget performance, expenditure tracking, and return on investment assessments.
• Implement risk management frameworks, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance standards.
• Deliver executive-level reporting, dashboards, and portfolio performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, PMO analysts, and support staff while fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in project, program, or portfolio management.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior PMO leadership or Director position.
• Demonstrated background in establishing, managing, or transforming a Project Management Office.
• Prior experience overseeing enterprise-wide projects, large budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
• Background working in insurance, banking, financial services, investment management, or related industries.
• Exposure to digital transformation, technology implementation, and organizational change initiatives.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
• Managing Successful Programmes or Portfolio Management Professional credentials.
• Agile or Scrum certifications.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

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