Overview
In this initial 12-month contract you will report to the Senior Manager, Project Assurance, and play a key role in ensuring the effective governance and delivery of the Fund's projects. You will provide assurance services including project establishment guidance, best practice governance, Project Health Checks and Stage Gate Reviews to support project delivery across the Fund.
Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted advisor to Project Sponsors and Delivery teams, offering guidance and challenge to projects where needed.
* Maintenance of the Fund's Project Delivery Framework, working with the Practice Senior Managers from the Business Analysis, Change Management and Project Management groups to manage the upkeep and continuous improvement of the Project Delivery Framework.
* Support the development of an annual project assurance plan (in conjunction with Delivery team leadership) based on the Fund-wide project portfolio, to ensure a suitable level of assurance activities are conducted across the portfolio.
* Nurture and maintain internal relationships across all levels of the Fund, enabling you to collaborate effectively with sponsors to ensure that their projects are successful.
* Ad-hoc participation in Project Steering Committees to ensure governance is effective, including meaningful discussions on project status, delivery risks, issues and mitigation plans, including a path to green for initiatives that are at risk.
* Operate and make decisions in line with the Fund's Policies, Standards, Procedures, Decision Registers and the delegated authorities.
* Ensure relevant legislative and organisational requirements are met by keeping up to date on all key changes to relevant regulations that impact project delivery.
What You'll Need
* Tertiary degree (or equivalent) in project management, risk management, business, finance, or IT from a recognised tertiary institution.
* Certification in project management methodologies (preferably Agile, PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, or similar).
* 7+ years' experience in professional services, preferably in superannuation, insurance, banking & finance or consultancy.
* 3+ years' experience in a similar role, responsible for the provision of assurance or audit services with proven ability to deliver outcomes to agreed timelines and to facilitate effective working relationships and communication with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong background and knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
* Experience in the initiation of new projects and how to set up effective governance.
* Demonstrated ability to overcome resistance to change and achieve compliance with standards, practices and quality expectations.
Life at AustralianSuper
AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, ongoing learning and training, and offering career opportunities across our organisation. We support a flexible working environment and are committed to safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.
What's Next
Apply now if you share our values of energy, integrity, generosity of spirit and excellent outcomes and would like to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.
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