AddressPraemium was established in 2001 with a goal to simplify and streamline the complex and time-consuming process of wealth management. Today we offer the only fully integrated platform that allows every part of an investor's wealth to be managed on a single platform. Praemium administers and reports on over $230 billion in FUA for some of Australia's largest and most reputable institutions, private wealth firms, and advice practices. Offering a comprehensive and engaging investment and reporting experience for advisers to efficiently manage the wealth of Australians, Praemium is dedicated to delivering innovative technology and exceptional service to our clients.
The role
As an IT Infrastructure Project Manager at Praemium, you will be responsible for initiating, planning, and overseeing the successful execution of approved IT projects which can include; infrastructure, cloud, security and application implementations. You will ensure these projects align with the company's strategic and technology objectives, collaborating closely with project teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget. You will manage all aspects of project delivery, including risk and issue management, documentation, communication, and implementation, ultimately contributing to the achievement of organizational goals.
Main Activities of This Position:
- Initiate technology projects by strategically planning and systematically overseeing the entire project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and artifacts to guide project execution.
- Analyze, confirm, and document project scope, outcomes, requirements, and deliverables.
- Conduct business analysis of technical and operational aspects, documenting information flows.
- Coordinate and conduct business requirements workshops with stakeholders, documenting detailed requirements.
- Assemble and effectively manage project teams, optimizing collaboration and resource utilization.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage testing and business verification activities to ensure project deliverables' reliability and effectiveness.
- Track and manage project progress using appropriate tools, providing ongoing direction and support to project teams.
- Proactively manage scope, issues, and risks to ensure effective project delivery.
- Drive projects to completion within established time and budget parameters, ensuring quality delivery of requirements.
Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Competencies:
- Experience in initiating new IT projects and identifying and resolving issues through business analysis, requirements elicitation, documentation, and project planning.
- Experience in managing a variety of technology projects, including infrastructure, cloud, security, and application implementations.
- Ability to navigate an IT department and build technical relationships with various IT teams.
- Management of IT supplier relationships.
- Sound understanding of the finance industry, including wealth management and superannuation, is useful but not essential.
- Previous experience working in an agile environment.
Competencies Required:
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with project teams and stakeholders.
- Documentation skills to describe and communicate project objectives, requirements, benefits, statuses, and implementation plans for different stakeholders.
- Ability to work with project teams to ensure projects meet objectives.
- Proactive management and resolution of issues to keep projects on target and drive successful and timely completion.
- Willingness to encourage and embrace new ideas for continuous improvement.
What we provide for you to thrive in and out of work:
- A supportive work environment with hybrid working conditions - work from home and onsite, with a flexible schedule.
- A supportive and talented team that promotes diversity and inclusion.
- Freshen up before and after work when in the CBD with end-of-trip facilities at 367 Collins Street.
- Future development opportunities in your area of interest.
How to apply:
Please apply directly with your CV and cover letter. Highlight clearly in your CV and cover letter how the following correlate with the role requirements:
- Your previous experience (related to the key accountabilities of this role)
- Your skills, qualifications, and background
We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce at Praemium. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
We can only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in Australia. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a police check post-appointment.
