Senior Project Manager at Careers @ MUFG Pension & Market Services

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, Strategic planning, Risk management, Stakeholder management, Governance, Financial services, Leadership, Budget management, Critical thinking, Cross-functional delivery, Change management, Reporting, Superannuation, Wealth management, Insurance, Documentation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the role The role of the Senior Project Manager is to lead and inspire our delivery teams to achieve exceptional customer and organisational outcomes. You are expected to own your projects end to end and drive cross-functional delivery. This role involves advanced critical thinking, planning, directing and communicating to achieve the delivery of projects to satisfy business and portfolio objectives This is a 6-month fixed term contract role. Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus * Lead and inspire project teams to define and deliver complex and large projects (up to $10 million) across the entire lifecycle while being cognizant of the complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value * Build strong relationships and actively collaborate across functions to support the achievement of objectives with clear and upfront mutual expectations, including with business customers. Operational Management * Demonstrate proactive and modern ways of working using tools and techniques to achieve high productivity within a dynamic and fast-paced environment * Define project scope, success criteria and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, accurately interpreting ideas, information and needs * Implement effective governance for project tracking and reporting to ensure timely and appropriate decision making. * Proactively manage variance and change requests within control mechanisms * Plan, control and monitor costs and outcomes to ensure they meet financial objectives. People Leadership * Engage/inspire the project team, delegating appropriately, providing clarity, direction and attention, and maintaining a collegiate and productive work environment while holding the team accountable to meet commitments. Governance & Risk * Comply to broader organisational governance requirements for reporting and tracking purposes * Manage Risks and Issues with documentation, to ensure achievement of the best outcomes possible. Experience & Personal Attributes * 12+ years’ experience in project management of large and complex projects/programs * Experienced within financial services, preferably (non-essential) in superannuation, wealth and/or insurance. * Highly developed skills in planning, risk & issue management, stakeholder management and governance * Strong core PM disciplines - time, cost, scope and quality * Proactive and dynamic leadership skills and capability to lead multiple teams across diverse platforms * Excellent organisational skills - can quickly and effectively mobilise time, budget and resources (clients and project team members) to meet requirements * Excellent, clear and precise written communication and formal documentation * Ability to build rapport, credibly and effectively at all levels. Some of our Employment Benefits * Flexible and Hybrid Working – enabling our employees to work in the office and at home * Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave * Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose. * Talent Referral Program * Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation * Employee Assistance Program * Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support * Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft! Culture at MUFG Pension & Market Services We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential. We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities. How to apply Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening checks including police and employment history prior to commencement of employment. MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly. Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences. A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights. Our MUFG Retirement Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate. By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients. MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values. We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential. We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities. Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will lead and inspire delivery teams to execute complex, large-scale projects while ensuring alignment with business and portfolio objectives. This role involves end-to-end project ownership, including strategic planning, governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration.