Sr. Project Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in a financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects, with experience in project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid.
The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and agreeing scope, objectives, activities, milestones, and timelines to deliver successful project outcomes. They will adopt and adapt project management methods and tools to meet the needs of the project and organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Define and agree scope, objectives, activities, milestones, and timelines to deliver successful project outcomes.
* Stakeholder Relationship Management: Ensure stakeholders are identified, their needs understood, and plans are in place to maintain support.
* Resource and Performance Management: Identify resource requirements and engage with resource owners to secure needed resources.
* Schedule Planning and Management: Address conflicting priorities within the team and escalate issues as needed.
* Scope Control: Define and agree on project scope and outcomes.
Requirements:
* Successful delivery of large, complex projects in a financial services environment.
* Effective communication, negotiation, influencing, and facilitation skills.
* Demonstrated emotional intelligence and a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Prior Experience in Advice/Superannuation and/or Wrap platforms is desirable. Additionally, experience managing Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid projects is beneficial. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) is also an advantage.