Head Of Pmo

Head of Program Management Office

Location –Sydney

• Opportunity to establish a new PMO function, potentially a career-defining role.

• Provide strategic advice & guidance to Allied Credit’s Senior Leadership Team.

• Be the person who allows a scaling up organisation to grow in a controlled & structured manner.

Company Description

Allied Credit is a leading and well-established finance partner in the vehicle and leisure asset industry, with strategic alliances incorporating well-known car and motorcycle brands. We offer a range of finance solutions including white label, joint venture arrangements and floor plan finance. Our proprietary loan origination system supports our dealers and distributors to facilitate seamless, convenient and customer focussed finance solutions for consumers and businesses.

To assist in the continued evolution of our business, we are creating a new position of Head of PMO. You will have a crucial role in leading the orchestration of the Strategic Programs of Work, providing consistency, structure and monitoring oversight to strengthen execution.

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of duties from establishing and managing the integrated delivery schedule, provision of tools and frameworks and secretariat for the Transformation Program Steering Committee, including reporting to the Board. This role is also a key advisory and influencing role to establish and drive standards, support and supervision to ensure projects are planned and executed to the highest standards and senior management has full visibility and information to make timely decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in program and/or project management and a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering cross-functional complex projects. This is a senior leadership role that requires strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence and drive organizational change and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Program Management Office (PMO) function, including project portfolio management, project governance, and project delivery processes to ensure monitoring of project status and early identification of any delivery issues or opportunities.

• Develop and implement project management methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

• Develop effective change management processes.

• Collaborate with senior management and key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, and ensure alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project managers and project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor and track project performance, milestones, and KPIs, and provide regular status reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders.

• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and forecasting for projects, ensuring optimal utilization of resources and adherence to financial targets.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and develop contingency plans and corrective actions as needed to minimize disruptions.

• Drive process improvements and organizational change initiatives to enhance project management capabilities and increase operational efficiency.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management and financial services, and apply insights to drive innovation and excellence.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the PMO and across the organization through establishing a community of practice.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, computer science or a related field.

• Proven experience (10+ years) in project management leadership and program office roles within mid to large sized organisations, with a successful track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., waterfall, Agile, hybrid) and tools (e.g. MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, monday.com) used in project planning, execution and tracking.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strategic thinker with a focus on driving results, fostering innovation, and continuous improvement in project management practices and processes.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented and proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues and risks.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.

• Experience leading and managing teams, developing talent, and promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Benefits of working at Allied Credit

• Hybrid working arrangements, we are always willing to discuss flexible working options.

• Access to our exclusive corporate superannuation fund.

• Salary Continuance Insurance (covering TPD insurance).

• Discount offers on selected retailers, car loans and novated leasing options.

• Ongoing extensive in-house and external learning & development opportunities.

• Wellness day with ongoing wellbeing, diversity program & fund-raising events.

• Paid parental leave.

For further information on Allied Credit, please visit our website at https://alliedcredit.com.au/.

Please contact Alex Kelly on 0484 109 354 for a confidential discussion or email hr@alliedcredit.net.au for further information.