Job Purpose
The Program Manager is responsible for supporting and driving strategic initiatives focused on policy development and product design for mandatory schemes. The role ensures alignment between strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder expectations while coordinating with government entities and senior leadership to accelerate decision-making and successful program delivery.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in program management, policy development, or product design.
- Experience working with government entities and regulatory environments.
- Experience within pension, social insurance, or financial services sectors is preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of pension reform and financial sustainability.
- Advanced project and program management capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Core Competencies
- Policy development and strategic thinking
- Pension and financial product design
- Government and stakeholder management
- Program and portfolio management
- Executive reporting and committee management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and influencing skills
- National and regulatory awareness
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Development
- Develop pension policies, frameworks, and product designs that support organizational and national objectives.
- Lead strategic assessments, program planning, and implementation initiatives.
- Ensure program alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Governance & Stakeholder Management
- Engage and coordinate with government entities, regulators, and key stakeholders.
- Prepare and present recommendations, reports, and updates to executive committees and leadership teams.
- Facilitate decision-making through effective governance structures and stakeholder engagement.
Program Planning & Delivery
- Manage strategic programs, timelines, milestones, risks, and governance approvals.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
Research & Advisory Support
- Conduct benchmarking studies and market analysis to identify industry trends and opportunities.
- Support KPI development, performance evaluations, and program reviews.
- Provide advisory support and recommendations to leadership on policy and program enhancements.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Develop executive reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Track and evaluate program outcomes against strategic objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement.
