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Project Manager- Banking and Insurance - Washington, United States - Infosys
Description
Project ManagerWith over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey.
We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight.Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
Short Description:
Bilingual Project Manager (Near native Japanese + business English) Lead projects from project planning, through execution and release. Focus on strong risk management, issue management, and customer communication.
The role requires close coordination with offshore development teams, as well as the customer - to achieve the project goals.
The role is as Technical PM, or in the context of Agile development, as Scrum Master.The projects relate to development and major transformative enhancements at life insurance companies/banking and finance companies.
Location:
TokyoRoles and Responsibilities:
Achieve the project goals of Budget, Schedule and Quality/Scope.
Single point of customer communication in daily issue management, weekly status reporting, monthly sponsorship reporting.
Create overall project schedule and participate in or review the project estimations. Maintain the project schedule and budget. Understand and manage technical requirements and overcome technical issues.
Lead a small onsite team - participate in mentoring, hiring, conflict resolution. Perform team appraisals.
Assist the sales team in identifying and leveraging new business opportunities.
All the above will be done in Agile or Hybrid Agile model.
Required Skills /Competencies:
Essential:
Strong (near-native) Japanese skills, with business-level English skills.
Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
At least 15 years of experience in Information Technology.
Japanese citizens and those authorized to work in Japan are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
At least 8 years of experience in customer-facing project management on technical IT projectPreferredAt least 8 years of experience in hands-on technical project work.
PMP /Agile Certified Practitioner or similar qualification.Experience in insurance, banking and finance.
Strong (near-native) Japanese skills, with business-level Japanese skills.
Experience in Agile or Hybrid AgileExperience as Scrum MasterExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience in software development life cycleAbility to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environmentExperience and desire to work in a Global delivery environment
Infosys is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
Infosys is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
At Infosys, we recognize that everyone has individual requirements.