Oliver Wyman Hiring For Project Manager (Flexible Benefits) at Singapore Full Time

Project Manager (Flexible Benefits) – Mercer – Singapore

The company: Mercer

Darwin are part of Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), a 7,000 person strong community of specialists in health, benefits and employee wellbeing. This affords us a massive opportunity to impact the lives of tens of millions of people around the world. Darwin, is changing benefits for good in eight out of the top ten technology companies in the world and has a wealth of clients across a diverse range of sectors. In fact, more than 2 million people are already using our platform.

Darwin™ is a market-leading and specialised global platform that requires specific training and accreditation for consultants to be proficient in delivering programs and projects. Darwin is changing Benefits for Good. Our unique and innovative SaaS platform has transformed the employee benefits industry. We are fast paced, ambitious, people-focused and on a journey to innovate and develop products that truly impact people’s lives and the market in which we operate.

The role:  Project Manager (Flexible Benefits)

• The Darwin Solutions Delivery team are responsible for implementing Darwin™ to our clients, as well as managing any changes to the clients’ requirements whilst using the platform and its services. The SD team plays a critical role in helping our clients realise value from their investment in our technology.
• A Project Manager is required to possess both technical understanding, as well as business skills in consulting, organisation, and program and project management. As the Consultant gains experience, the size of client work and complexity increases.
• Works independently on projects, consistently applies critical thinking, manages activities against project scope and budget, and mentor’s others on one or more implementation technical functions.

What can you expect?

• Implementing Darwin’s solutions is very specific to our organisation and platform. All level of consultants are required to go through a structured on boarding and training induction, which includes a mentoring system with experienced team members
• Learn all about Darwin™, and how to apply it to meet our clients’ needs
• Learn about our implementation methodology, and how to use it when working with our clients.
• manages a technical team.
• works independently on projects, consistently applies critical thinking, manages activities against project scope and budget, and mentor’s others on one or more implementation technical functions.
• Responsibilities includes adherence to and continual improvement of best practices and documentation standards, keeping management apprised of progress and risks, partnering and communicating effectively with other project team members, and executing the function efficiently, accurately and timely on each client project.

What you will be rewarded with?

• An opportunity to work in a fast growing, innovative company with excellent career opportunities that is part of a global leader in employee health and wellbeing;
• Fast-paced, agile work environment and the opportunity to work with our impressive clients;
• A fail-friendly environment that encourages learning and initiative.

We will rely on you to:

• Manage implementation projects, for new clients or those enhancing their current offering
• Partner with our clients during implementation projects to:
  • Understand and document their detailed benefits requirements
  • Work with our offshore configuration specialists to configure Darwin to meet their needs
  • Support the acceptance testing of their solution
  • Ensure a successful launch of the solution to their employees
• Manage project team workload, allocation, performance and reviews.
• Supervise staff during the implementation process to ensure complete, accurate and on time delivery.
• Maintain effective change control to ensure successful on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Act as the escalation point for issues related to solution delivery.
• Provide status reporting and issue escalation to Solution Delivery Lead.

What you need to have: 

• Has degree in Information Technology or similar field.
• Have previous experience of implementation consulting for an Enterprise software product
• Display solid experience of managing projects, ideally multiple projects concurrently
• Love working in teams and be great with people
• Have a strong can-do attitude and be very goal-focused
• Be articulate, as strong verbal and written communication with our clients is vital
• Be passionate about technology and how it can influence the lives of both our clients and their employees

What makes you stand out:

• Previous experience of Employee Benefits, brokerage or managing the delivery of HR information system is an advantage.
• Darwin HR Benefit System knowledge and Flexible Benefits implementation experience is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma and/or Project Management certification preferred.

About us

Mercer provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Together, we’re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being.

Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries, and the firm operates in over 130 countries.

Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 81,000 colleagues and annualized revenue approaching $17+ billion. Through its market-leading businesses, including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. 

Marsh & McLennan Companies and its affiliates aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital and civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs