Job Description

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

• Hybrid working conditions
• Melbourne or Sydney based
• 12 month fixed term contract

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

• 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.

Operational Management

• Demonstrate proactive and modern ways of working using tools and techniques to achieve high productivity within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• 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 control mechanisms
• Plan, control and monitor costs and outcomes to ensure they meet financial objectives.

Governance & Risk

• 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
• Experienced within financial services, preferably (non-essential) in superannuation, wealth and/or insurance.
• 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

• Flexible working – 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

• Talent Referral Program

• Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation

• Employee Assistance Program

• Learning & Development – self-paced learning and educational assistance support

• Employee discounts – access to 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.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background/police screening check prior to commencement of employment.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.