Overview The role of Project Manager is to lead and inspire our delivery teams to achieve exceptional customer outcomes.
You will form relationships with key stakeholders, provide great decision making and effectively lead a delivery team.
This role involves planning, directing and leading the development and implementation of projects to satisfy business strategies and objectives.
Multiple 6-month Fixed term contract opportunities Melbourne preferred, open to Parramatta based applicants Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities Build strong relationships and actively collaborate across functions to support the achievement of objectives.
Role model transparent and trustworthy communication – Display effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria Build, lead, and coach project teams throughout project life-cycles Engages the team, motivating them, taking care of their needs and maintaining a friendly and productive work environment.
Holding self and other project team members accountable to meet commitments.
Providing direction to the team, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done Defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders Evaluating trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value Facilitating informed engagement and sound decision making grounded in facts Implementing effective governance for project tracking and reporting to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, tracking reports and financial information Proactively manages project budget variance, scope and change requests.
Enforces MUFG Pensions & Market Services project governance & compliance, Delegation of Authority and the consistent application of MUFG Pensions & Market Services project methodology Developing and implementing a project schedule to meet project objectives within an agreed time frame Gain agreement to and monitoring of project schedules Ensure change control mechanisms are put in place to manage project schedules.
Determining, monitoring, analysing and controlling project costs and outcomes to ensure they meet financial objectives Seek to control costs by using cost management techniques/methods coupled with change control Implementing quality assurance processes that drive the continuous improvement of quality.
Determine and achieve quality objectives, standards and levels to be included in the project plan Management of tasks and resources Work with team managers to determine project resource requirements (Number, skills, and duration) Effectively manage risks and issues should they arise by Creating risk mitigation strategies to anticipate, assess and resolve project risks as they are encountered Promoting a culture of risk and compliance awareness.
Experience & Personal Attributes 7+ years' experience in successful project management.
4+ years' experience in Agile project management, preferably working in SCRUM methodology Strong Project Management capabilities in time, cost, scope, quality reporting and governance.
Exceptional leadership skills and capability - Enthusiastic, engaging and inspiring.
Commercially savvy.
Strong experience in management of risk.
Ability to lead multiple teams across diverse platforms Excellent organisational skills - Can quickly and effectively mobilise both time and resources (clients and project team members) to get things done Great stakeholder management skills including regular up-to date and accurate written and verbal updates to key stakeholders.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels.
Experience with organizations in early phases of Transition to Agile an advantage Some of our Employment Benefits FlexiWorks – enabling our employees to work in the office and at home 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!
Novated Car Leasing Culture @ MUFG Pension & Market Services We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively.
We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported.
We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth.
Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.
We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.
How to apply Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role.
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Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.