Senior Project Manager

Take the next step. Be part of something bigger at Suncorp.

Brisbane (preferable), Sydney or Melbourne

• Unique opportunity to work with a leading Australian Insurer
• Long term projects, large scale; career progression opportunities
• Be part of the delivery chapter of over 35 senior PM’s collaborating to share best practice and capability uplift

We’re never just satisfied with how things are – because we know how things could be. And it’s our expert Technology team who forge ahead every day to make those ‘what ifs’ a reality.

Welcome to a place where you can chase real progress and drive real change. And that includes your own career. Being a part of Technology at Suncorp Group means being switched on, endlessly curious and always adaptable. In return, you’ll be supported to bring your own ideas to the table and challenge conventions – with the aim of making life a little brighter, simpler and better for our customers and each other.

Overview of the role

We have two roles available for experienced end to end Senior Project Managers (known internally as a Delivery Lead) to work on significant long-term projects. One role will be focused on Infrastructure (contact centre) and the other on a risk/compliance related project.

Working closely with the business, you will have experience as part of a team on large complex programs of work with multiple interdependencies and streams/projects running concurrently, to satisfy business strategies and objectives. 

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to get things done, using your strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills. You will liaise with all levels of employees including Executive Managers and C-Suite.

This is a great time to be joining Suncorp as we invest in leading innovation and technology transformation.

What you’ll do:

• Support Tribe, Platform, CoE Lead and business key stakeholders, in defining and documenting performance objectives and priorities
• Coordinate delivery of performance improvement initiatives with fit for purpose governance and leveraging Agile delivery practices
• Facilitate agile planning and management of Momentum operating rhythm
• Conduct research and gather relevant data to support analysis of performance issues
• Support creation of position papers to Tribe Lead and other key stakeholders
• Coordinate delivery of quarterly reports and support delivery of Momentum
• deep dive sessions

Join virtual teams to brainstorm and come up with innovative solutions to tackle performance impediments

• Support Tribe, Platform, CoELead in running the Momentum operating rhythm and activities within the business unit
• Ensure missions are on schedule and within budget

What you’ll bring:

• Minimum 5+ years Senior Project management experience within the Insurance/financial services industry
• Previous exposure/experience with either Infrastructure or risk/compliance related projects
• Experience with Agile delivery practices, cost optimisation and performance
• Excellent stakeholder engagement ranging from C-suite through to the project team.
• Experience in building successful business relationships at all levels.
• A proven ability to manage people to ensure effective delivery of multiple initiatives simultaneously 

What we can offer you:

• Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as banking and insurance products.
• A range of flexible working and leave options
• Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs.
• Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave.
• Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council.

About Suncorp Group:

We’re proud to be a part of the Suncorp Group family alongside some of Australia’s most trusted and diverse names in banking. Together, we share a drive to make the complex simple and bring our customers peace of mind when it matters most – while helping to evolve and innovate the ways we can serve our community every day. That comes with all kinds of exciting opportunities for you to grow your own career. Whether you’re guiding people through life’s biggest moments or providing them with support in times they need it most, you’ll be driven forward by our shared customer obsession and supported at every step of the journey.

For over 100 years Suncorp Group has been driven by our guiding Purpose – to build futures and protect what matters. To ensure we deliver on that Purpose, we’ve made a commitment, built on trust, empowerment, and flexibility – to help our people unlock their full potential and unleash their best and brightest selves. With the backing and support of some of the most trusted names in banking and insurance, the Suncorp Group family provides our people with every opportunity to grow their career as they make a meaningful difference for our customers and our communities. We’re excited about what we can achieve together, working every day to be better, do more and realise the future we want to see just beyond the horizon.

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for, please apply online today.

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