Business Project Manager

Purpose led, we are proudly member-owned and one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands. We started by being a voice for safer roads and providing legendary roadside assistance, but now we do so much more. 

From spectacular holiday destinations, car rentals and boats on our waterways, to leading the EV charging roll-out to prepare for the future of driving, speaking out for change in government policy and supporting sustainable travel. 

Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA – take a look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference together. 

• Bring your Waterfall and Agile project management expertise to deliver cross-functional projects for the NRMA.
• Be part of a Project Management Office (PMO) Team that will value your collaborative and strong stakeholder management approach.
• Hybrid working arrangements including work from home opportunities.

What You'll Do

We currently have an exciting 6-month maximum term contract (with possibility to extend to 12) opportunity for an experienced and passionate Business Project Managerto join our PMO where you will work collaboratively with business owners, technology and key stakeholders across the business to build cross-functional project delivery teams.

You will provide project leadership, expertise and guidance throughout the end-to-end project lifecycle, adopting both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, to ensure the successful delivery of projects. You will also support the PMO responsibilities within the team to ensure effective management of project artefacts, approvals and adherence to the Project Governance Framework.

This role offers hybrid work arrangements from our Sydney CBD and Sydney Olympic Park offices with the flexibility to work from home as agreed and required.

Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Creation and maintenance of project documentation including overview, scope, RACI, governance, deliverables, benefits realisation plan, project plan, key milestones & schedule, stakeholder engagement plan, status reporting, feature & functionality traceability matrix and dependencies, business test plan, training, go/no go criteria, project budget and post implementation reporting.
• Plan, initiate and co-ordinate required workshops and working sessions during each of the Project Stage Gates to facilitate seamless and timely progression along intended project delivery timeline.
• For projects including technology developments, build, test and release components as well as work with Technology PM to ensure all activities are executed to overall project plan.
• Support Business Analysts and provide input into creation of traceability matrices, process flow and mapping documentation.
• Support Change Leads and provide input into change management plans, Business Test cases and training plans & material.
• Support internal business stakeholders with business proposal and business case documentation for medium and large capex projects.
• Create and maintain meaningful relationships across the organisation including but not limited to Business Owners and Sponsors, Technology, Membership & Motoring, Finance, Corporate Services.
• Establish and maintain financial management and control of projects to ensure projects are delivered within budget and adherence to DOA process.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the methodology, framework, tools and templates for project management across the business.
• Maintain reporting and roadmap updates with tracking and governance information in a timely manner in line with the Investment Approval process.
• Ensure all projects are taken through the relevant Investment Forum at all stage gates as required to secure approval for funding as well as the Data governance process for review and approval.
• Project Administration & Co-ordination including minute taking, action lists, Risk & Dependency registers, purchase order and invoicing etc.

What You'll Bring

Business Project Manager - Level 2 role requirements

• 3-5 years+ experience in Project Management.
• Agile and Waterfall Project Management certification.
• Leadership of small programs of work comprising multiple initiatives or squads.
• Release level management experience
• Ability to lead complex projects with significant budget (+$1m)

General Project Management role requirements

• Project Management certification & experience (within both waterfall and agile environments) with responsibility for all of project delivery across different types of projects (size, complexity, industry, type)
• Strong presentation and written & verbal communication skills with the ability to form strong cross-functional relationships in a remote working environment
• Appreciation of both Technology and Business strategy & operations
• Ability to work on a diverse range of multiple concurrent projects
• Strong budget management expertise including creation of project costing and budget from ground up and reporting (actual, forecast and variance)
• Self-starter who uses own initiative and team collaboration to work through ideas, challenges, issues and risks with the ability to ask for help and guidance
• Ability to manage stakeholders and work collaboratively to ensure they complete actions, deliver on deadlines, and meet key deliverables
• Analytical and highly organised operator with the ability to work independently as well as a team player that recognises and celebrates success

What's in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these). We know everyone leads unique lives, and it’s about those things that add up to make life both at work and outside of work just right for you. 

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
• Opens the door to other opportunities across the NRMA Group

At the NRMA inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation, promotes flexible ways of working and connects us closer to our members and the communities we serve.

• We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List
• Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• Awarded 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. The NRMA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.