Project Management Officer, Finance Transformation

102251 | Finance Accounting | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Singapore | Full-Time | Temporary

Entity: Allianz SE Singapore Branch
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Job Purpose

The Project Management Officer (PMO) within the Finance Transformation team will play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of finance modernization and transformation initiatives across the Allianz Asia Pacific region. This role ensures that finance transformation projects — including system implementations, process re-engineering, automation, and regulatory change programs — are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with regional and group-level strategic objectives.

What you do

Project Governance Oversight

• Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices for finance transformation initiatives across the region
• Develop and enforce project governance frameworks aligned with Allianz Group standards
• Monitor the finance transformation project portfolio and provide regular status reporting to senior leadership and the Regional CFO
• Ensure compliance with Allianz risk management, financial controls, and regulatory requirements

Finance Transformation Delivery

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional, multi-market finance transformation projects and programs (e.g., ERP implementations, finance automation, reporting modernization, IFRS 17 initiatives)
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and budgets
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies specific to finance operations
• Drive resolution of project issues and escalate as appropriate

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the central point of contact for finance transformation project communications across the region
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and prepare executive-level presentations for the CFO community
• Collaborate with finance teams across Asia Pacific operating entities to ensure alignment and adoption
• Build strong relationships with Finance, IT, Actuarial, and Operations teams

Performance Reporting

• Define and track KPIs, milestones, and success metrics for all finance transformation projects
• Prepare dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries for leadership review
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and capture lessons learned
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery capabilities and finance operating models

Resource Budget Management

• Manage project budgets and ensure cost-effective resource utilization
• Coordinate resource allocation across multiple concurrent finance transformation workstreams
• Support capacity planning and vendor management for transformation initiatives

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree (MBA, MFin, or equivalent) is preferred
• Minimum 8–10 years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in finance transformation, finance operations, or a PMO role within a finance function
• Experience in the insurance/financial services industry is highly preferred
• Proven track record of managing large-scale finance system implementations (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar ERP/EPM platforms)
• Experience with finance process automation (RPA, AI/ML), IFRS 17, or regulatory change programs is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
• Solid understanding of finance processes, accounting standards, and financial reporting
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• AI-skills e.g. ChatGPT Microsoft Copilot
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent)
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced transformation environment
• Strong leadership and influencing skills without direct authority
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work across diverse Asia Pacific markets
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional Asian language skills are a plus
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent)
• CPA, ACCA, or CFA is a plus

What we offer

• We are certified as one of The World’s Best Places to Work Great Place to Work in Singapore.
• Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
• A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
• An employer that is committed to supporting hybrid work and readily provides flexible remote work options.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and Degreed and career opportunities across the world, to support your continuous learning and you taking control of your career development.
• Robust and comprehensive benefit offerings for your health and well being
• Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, pension contributions and our referral bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program - own a piece of your employer.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, Allianz expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.