Project Manager – AWS Connect Implementation (Large Insurance company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
Role Overview
- Lead end-to-end implementation of AWS Connect for call center transformation
- Drive delivery in a complex Agile environment with distributed/onshore-offshore teams
- Manage business & IT stakeholders (including senior leadership)
Key Responsibilities
- Own project planning, execution, governance, and delivery milestones
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and ensure backlog prioritization
- Drive stakeholder alignment, communication, and expectation management
- Manage vendors and offshore delivery teams to ensure quality and timelines
- Lead process change management and ensure adoption across business units
- Identify and mitigate risks/issues proactively
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of processes, requirements, and workflows
Required Experience & Skills
- ~15 years of experience in project/program management
- Proven experience in Agile delivery environments
- Strong stakeholder management with executive presence, gravitas, and maturity
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience managing complex, multi-stream technology implementations
- High discipline in documentation and governance
Preferred Qualifications (Good to have)
- Experience in AWS Connect or contact center transformation
- Exposure to insurance domain processes (nice to have)
Success Criteria
Strong leadership, structured thinking, and execution rigor
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive outcomes in dynamic environments