About the role The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead and inspire our delivery teams to achieve exceptional customer and organisational outcomes.
You are expected to own your projects end to end and drive cross-functional delivery.
This role involves advanced critical thinking, planning, directing and communicating to achieve the delivery of projects to satisfy business and portfolio objectives 6-month Fixed term contract opportunity Melbourne preferred, open to Parramatta based applicants Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Lead and inspire project teams to define and deliver complex and large projects (up to $10 million) across the entire lifecycle while being cognizant of the complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value Build strong relationships and actively collaborate across functions to support the achievement of objectives with clear and upfront mutual expectations, including with business customers.
Demonstrate proactive and modern ways of working using tools and techniques to achieve high productivity within a dynamic and fast-paced environment Demonstrate flexibility naturally fitted to Agile Project Management and iterative ways of working aligned to Agile.
Define project scope, success criteria and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, accurately interpreting ideas, information and needs Implement effective governance for project tracking and reporting to ensure timely and appropriate decision making.
Proactively manage variance and change requests within MUFG Retirement Solutions control mechanisms Plan, control and monitor costs and outcomes to ensure they meet financial objectives.
Engage/inspire the project team, delegating appropriately, providing clarity, direction and attention, and maintaining a collegiate and productive work environment while holding the team accountable to meet commitments.
Role model transparent and trustworthy communication – Display effective communication concepts, tools and techniques for Agile environments, accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours Implementing effective governance for project tracking and reporting to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, tracking reports and financial information Work with SCRUM masters to develop and embed Agile project tracking and reporting Comply to broader organisational governance requirements for reporting and tracking purposes Manage Risks and Issues with documentation, to ensure achievement of the best outcomes possible.
Experience & Personal Attributes 12+ years' experience in project management of large and complex projects/programs 6+ years' experience in Agile project management, preferable working in SCRUM methodology Experienced within financial services, preferably (non-essential) in superannuation, wealth and/or insurance.
Experience within organisations in early phases of Transition to Agile an advantage Highly developed skills in planning, risk & issue management, stakeholder management and governance Strong core PM disciplines - time, cost, scope and quality Proactive and dynamic leadership skills and capability to lead multiple teams across diverse platforms Excellent organisational skills - can quickly and effectively mobilise time, budget and resources (clients and project team members) to meet requirements Excellent, clear and precise written communication and formal documentation Ability to build rapport, credibly and effectively at all levels.
Some of our Employment Benefits Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.
Talent Referral Program Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation Employee Assistance Program Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft!
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