Project Manager

Link Group

Overview

This role ensures projects are delivered on time and in budget, to the client and stakeholder satisfaction. The Project Manager oversees all facets of project delivery, including estimating, scoping & planning, scheduling, project control/governance, financial and risk management, resourcing and technical documentation.

This role involves planning, directing and leading the development and implementation of multiple concurrent projects to satisfy business strategies and objectives and within budgeted costs.

Please NOTE: This is a 12-month Secondment

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

Manage project delivery, tracking and execution, along with providing visibility and governance across managed projects. Articulate project tasks & prepare detailed project plans that anticipate challenges and mitigate risks.
Defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Evaluating trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value
Facilitating informed engagement and sound decision making grounded in facts
Determining, monitoring, analysing and controlling project costs and outcomes to ensure they meet financial objectives

Operational Management

Follow PMO guided Project Management processes that ensure ownership and accountability for project delivery and client satisfaction
Developing and implementing a project schedule to meet project objectives within an agreed time frame
Deliver regular Project Status reports, keeping stakeholders (internal & external) informed on project status, highlighting risks & issues. Escalate any urgent issues or risks to the executive team.
Manage project costs to ensure we are maximising revenue, including minimising meetings.
Protect the approved scope of the project, ensuring that any additional deliverables are managed via the project's Change Request Register and charged accordingly.
Engages the team, motivating them, taking care of their needs and maintaining a friendly and productive work environment. Holding self and other project team members accountable to meet commitments. Providing direction to the team, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.
Gain agreement to and monitoring of project schedules
Ensure change control mechanisms are put in place to manage project schedules
Seek to control costs by using cost management techniques/methods coupled with change control
Provide skilled recommendations and updates to drive projects and keep key stakeholders informed

People Leadership

Demonstrating appropriate ways of working and proficiency for multifaceted projects
Actively promote and drive collaborative partnerships with Technical Analyst, Business Analyst and teams to support the project delivery and broader business outcomes
Build strong relationships and actively collaborate across functions to support the achievement of objectives
Role model transparent and trustworthy communication – Display effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours
Work with team managers to determine project resource requirements (Number, skills, and duration)

Governance & Risk

Implementing effective governance for project tracking and reporting to ensure timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, tracking reports and financial information
Proactively manages project budget variance, scope and change requests. Enforces MUFG Corporate Markets project governance & compliance, Delegation of Authority and the consistent application of MUFG Corporate Markets project methodology
Implementing quality assurance processes that drive the continuous improvement of quality
Determine and achieve quality objectives, standards and levels to be included in the project plan
Creating risk mitigation strategies to anticipate, assess and resolve project risks as they are encountered
Promoting a culture of risk and compliance awareness

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

Experience & Personal Attributes

Hands on experience in successful project management
Detailed experience in project management within financial services (ideally in Super Funds Insurance domain)
Relevant qualification and/or degree preferred
Demonstrated capabilities in time, cost, scope, quality reporting and governance
Exceptional leadership skills and capability to coach and influence key relationships and stakeholders
Commercially savvy and sound understanding of MUFG Technology Stack would be well regarded
Strong experience in management of Risk and Compliance
Ability to lead multiple teams across diverse platforms and locations
Excellent organisational skills - Can quickly and effectively mobilise both time and resources (clients and project team members) to get things done
Strong stakeholder management skills including regular up-to date and accurate written and verbal updates to key stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels
Demonstrated understanding and experience working with Software Delivery Life Cycle team
Comprehensive understanding of Software Delivery Life Cycle
Ability to work collaboratively with Technical Analyst, Business Analyst and other teams supporting the project delivery and broader business outcomes
Proficient practitioner of Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid methodologies
Relevant education e.g. PMP, Scrum, etc.

Some of our Employment Benefits

FlexiWorks – 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 supportv
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 prior to commencement of employment.

Background Checks

Please note that all successful applicants are required to undergo background checks that include Police Checks and Work History Verification.

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.