Project Manager

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture – one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.

People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That’s what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities – work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

The Howden Pacific Operations team has an opportunity for a dynamic Project Manager to join its team.

This role would suit someone who has the skill to be an effective Project Manager in a growing business. You will work hand-in-hand with the operations leadership team as well as the wider executive team and business segments to successfully implement and deliver business critical projects across the Pacific. 

This role is office based. 

This is a diverse role, so the person we are looking for must have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, general operations and business analytics
• Must have experience managing projects using Waterfall methodology
• Exceptional project management expertise in delivering complex business critical projects
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage complex projects with time driven objectives
• Ability to develop project management documentation detailing project status, deliverables, project risks and mitigation strategies
• IT savvy with advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and dedicated project management software
• Strong attention to detail and developing a comprehensive understanding of each project to drive strong results
• A high degree of organisation and the capacity to work independently
• Ability to interact confidently with critical project stakeholders to drive results
• Relevant experience in the insurance broking industry is highly desirable but not essential
• Mergers & Acquisitions experience is a plus

Your responsibilities will include:

• Project managing multiple business critical projects with overlapping deadlines and deliverables
• Business analysis activities covering system scoping, process implementation and business integration activities
• Identifying and mitigating key project risks
• Support in the development, communication and implementation of effective operational processes and procedures
• Data analysis and reporting
• General operations all-rounder with the ability to identify business improvement opportunities
• Show high level initiative and attention to detail

About us:

Howden was founded in 1994 in the UK by "three guys and a dog" (it's a long story...), and a bunch of ambition. Today, we are one of the world's leading providers of brokerage, risk consulting and employee benefits advice, based in 45 countries with over 11,000 employees.

Howden launched into the Australian and New Zealand market in early 2021 and in less than 3 years we've grown from humble beginnings to a business of over 400 employees in eleven locations, with significant plans to grow well beyond this.

For more information, please visit www.howdengroup.com