Senior It Information Security Project Manager

We are somewhat different

Hannover Re was founded as an in-house reinsurer and started small, a new kid on the block, proving ourselves every day for over fifty years. We’ve grown into a company with the resources of a major player and the flexibility of a boutique one. We are pragmatic, specialised and highly focused on costs. Modest yet self-assured. All our people count – and our clients sense this.

At Hannover Re we operate at the speed of trust. We work when our clients need us and always pick up the phone. We’re there to help, committed to excellence. We do not judge our clients, we assess their business opportunities. Fast in our decision-making, we are well prepared and offer execution certainty. We acutely understand the pace and nature of market changes. We enable industries and people to recover from distress and move forward. By expanding the availability of insurance and reinsurance, we improve the lives of many, opening up new avenues and creating fresh opportunities. 

We make sure we always move with the times, guided by our purpose which embraces our past, present and future. We promise to work in concert with our clients, our partners and our shareholders to do more than just preserve the status quo. Our relationship is one of equals.

We team up to go the extra mile. Beyond risk sharing. Beyond mainstream.

We are Somewhat Different…… Every day..

We are a major player in the Life & Health reinsurance market in Australia and New Zealand and we have the benefit of being small and nimble but with the financial backing of one of the largest reinsurers in the world.  We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Life & Health subsidiary in Sydney which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally. 

We are seeking a Senior IT Information Security Project Manager to join our team. The role will be a fixed term 1 year contract position reporting directly to our Head of Projects & Innovation. 

About the role

As an IT Information Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring delivery of specified project, projects and/or initiatives in support of HLR Aus’ strategy.  This includes,

• deploying expert project management methodology and tools; and
• following project governance processes 

You will be supporting the business, business analyst/s and project team in analysis of business needs, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and issue, risk, resources, quality, budget management reporting and operational excellence for projects.  

This role’s primary focus is supporting IT and IS projects including Information Security uplift / remediation activities, Readinow module implementation for BCP, DR and IS and transition to Axe managed service (SAAS) and other project activities as needed. 

Your day may look a little like:

• Ensuring that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget 
• Ensuring the project is clearly defined including 
  • project scope and objectives 
  • involvement of all relevant stakeholders to ensure an optimal, technically feasible solutions 
  • effective management of any changes
• Leading project planning and estimating sessions 
• Ensuring documented RACI for core tasks / deliverables and appropriate task delegation
• Managing the relationship with, and expectations, from all stakeholders, including providing regular feedback in weekly/fortnightly/monthly discussions 
• Ensuring resource availability and allocation
• Coordinating and managing internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects 
• Delegating project tasks based on team members’ / SMEs’ individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels 
• Managing changes to the project scope, schedule and costs, using appropriate verification techniques 
• For projects that include technology solutions, providing project management from assessment to implementation and rollout 
• Where relevant, developing, reviewing and/or finalising CPS 234 and ISO 27001 documentation in support of the priorities of the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Ensuring efficient testing of project deliverables 
• Implementing initiatives with the IS calendar 
• Managing implementation of business change resulting from the project and/or initiative
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation including detailed project plans, RAID (Risk, Assumption, Issue, Dependencies) log and status reports.  Tracking and measuring performance and progress.
• Performing risk management and developing mitigation plans to minimise project risks 
• Ensuring data governance and Information Security throughout project implementation and demonstrating adherence to the Data Governance Policy
• Managing expectations from stakeholders around solution delivery through regular feedback via weekly/fortnightly/monthly forum groups 
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors 
• Preparing documentation for presentation at relevant communication forums
• Conducting project implementation reviews and creating detailed reports for executive staff outlining lessons learned and improvement opportunities 

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Identifying opportunities and continuing to improve ways of working that remove waste, duplication and or risk and improve team, customer and /or business outcomes
• Ensuring business process and documentation is kept up to date

You will need to have:

• Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering results  
• Excellent project management skills and ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams
• Formal qualifications in Project Management - PRINCE2 or PMBOK or related qualification is preferred
• Experience implementing vendor based software and SAAS solutions very highly regarded
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite 
• Working knowledge of CPS234 preferred 
• Professional integrity 
• Exceptional planning and organising skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Exceptional stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage various project elements simultaneously 
• Capacity and resilience to manage high stress situations, with demonstrated conflict resolution skills 
• Good judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team 

It is a requirement that all applicants have unlimited rights to work in Australia i.e. must either be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency.

Are our values “Respect”, “Drive” and “We-Spirit” aligned with yours?  We foster a culture of respect in our workplace, supporting and encouraging respectful communication and behaviours, acknowledging differences and honouring the people with whom we interact, taking the time to understand their needs and perspectives.  We value every individual and consider our people to be important to the success of our business with each of us working together to contribute to a common success.  Through not only our hybrid working arrangements, EAP and annual program of wellness events / activities we prioritise employee wellbeing as only together can we achieve our objectives. 

We not only offer a job and a title, but if you are looking for an organisation which values its people and is “Somewhat Different” then we want to hear from YOU!   All you need to do is hit apply.

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