Project Manager

The roleThe Project Manager is a critical leadership role within A&G Group, responsible for contributing to Project operations across the Elevate Project. The Project Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the development and the compliant delivery of strategy and performance in alignment with Auto & Generals Group strategy.Position AccountabilitiesWhat You'll Be Doing:Role And ResponsibilitiesPoint of contact between delivery teams and the Elevate PMO, to inform delivery practise, raise risks or issues, or seeking additional supportSupport Elevate PMO Lead with portfolio management activities across funding management, prioritisation, planning and sequencing, delivery management and value realisation. E.g. prepare for, host and develop outputs for prioritisation workshops, funding reviews and planning reviewsCollate, review and provide inputs to portfolio management activities, e.g. collate resource allocation, delivery backlog for prioritisation, schedules, etc.Consult with delivery teams to ensure alignment with delivery framework requirements and provide coaching and support where gaps are identifiedProvide coaching and support on project management practisesIdentify delivery lessons learned, and review and update project management guidelines and templates for adoption across delivery teamsMaintain portfolio management artefacts and tools, e.g. roadmap, resource allocation register, RAIDAd hoc activities to support Elevate PMO Lead and provide support across other PMO resourcesThe Elevate PMO will specifically have the following core functions and responsibilities:Project governance & process improvement: define, implement and continually refine project management governance frameworks across Auto & General to simplify tasks, streamline workflows, standardise, and enhance overall project management processes.Financial reporting: work with the Finance Function to define and implement financial processes for the Elevate Project including budgeting and business cases (including identifying internal resource redeployment, incremental resource approvals and the use and management of external consultants) and ensure that the Elevate project is budgeted well and stay on budget once they are funded.Portfolio reporting: define and control key performance indicators and build reports that help project teams, executive teams or the Board and its committees see how well the Elevate Project and the respective project management team are performing, and that business case benefits / value drops are being delivered.Quality Assurance - ensure there is a check and challenge occurring over what is being reported from working groups in programs as to whether there is truth in portfolio reporting and that signals are being identified as early as possible to allow rectification.Resource management: work with the Business Owners to ensure appropriate people are at the head of the Elevate Project and underlying workstreams, ensure there are an optimum level of project managers, team members and commitment levels available to take on the Elevate Project and resolve conflicts between business units and projects on prioritisation and effective allocation of resourcing.Risk management: prior to approving any other project being approved and throughout all project deployment, identify assess and with Business Owners manage potential dependencies, risks and implement strategic plans to mitigate them, including noting ability of future projects impact on delivering the Elevate Project.Stakeholder & executive communications: assist Business Owners communicate with external stakeholders (e.g. APRA) and internal stakeholders (e.g. Board, Group Exco) at an appropriate level to ensure stakeholders have the requisite knowledge to assess whether Auto & General is achieving goals and meeting expectations in relation to the portfolio of strategic projects, programs, business units, and initiatives.Strategic portfolio management: supervise project portfolio management and performance, overseeing project investments and objectives to ensure project prioritisation aligns with overall business goals and strategic objectivesQualifications and ExperienceWhat You'll Bring to the Table:Certifications: PMP, PgMP, or related certifications.Stakeholder Communication: Acting as the point of contact between delivery teams and the PMO, raising risks, issues, and seeking additional support.Portfolio Management Support: Assisting with funding management, prioritisation, planning, and delivery management, including preparing for and facilitating workshops and reviews.Data Collation and Review: Collating and reviewing data for portfolio management activities (e.g., resource allocation, delivery backlogs, schedules).Delivery Framework and Coaching: Ensuring alignment with delivery frameworks and providing coaching and support to address gaps in practices.Project Management Practices: Coaching on project management practices, identifying lessons learned, and updating guidelines/templates.Maintaining Portfolio Artefacts: Maintaining key portfolio tools and artefacts (e.g., roadmap, RAID logs, resource allocation register).Ad Hoc Support: Providing ad hoc support to the EPMO Lead and other EPMO resources as needed.Skills: Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and portfolio tools.Key Requirements:Experience: 5+ years in portfolio/project management, supporting PMO functions.Industry: Experience in IT or insurance.Our PerksLocation – ToowongClose to a variety of public transport and easy parking options, the Toowong office has excellent end of trip facilities (including secure bike storage and showers), outdoor spaces and plenty of modern collaborative areas to work and connect with colleagues.Conveniently based at Toowong Village tower with views of the mountains and the Brisbane River, our location is only 4 km from the city and provides access to retail, restaurants and other amenities.The benefits of working at A&GBe rewarded - we recognise high performance and reward our people for their hard work through bonuses and other perks.Work flexibility - with options to work from home two days per week.Options for leave - life happens, so we've got volunteer days, an additional paid 'ME' day, paid parental leave and the opportunity to purchase additional leave to cover all of the big stuff.Grow with us - we've got learning and professional development opportunities to suit everyone.Give back - our A&G Difference program gives you the power to change our community for the better through volunteering, fundraising and donation opportunities for causes that you're passionate about.Take care of yourself - your wellbeing is important to us and our healthy mind and body hub, mental-health support and fitness discounts will help you be your best self.Celebrate the wins - we love sharing our successes and celebrating together - join us and you've got a ticket to our many on-site events throughout the year, family fun days and annual celebrations.Save money - as well as discounts on insurance products, we've teamed up with some incredible retailers, hospitality providers and others to bring you discounts on your purchases, no matter where you are in Australia.About usAuto & General (A&G) is the fastest-growing major Motor and Home insurer in Australia, providing insurance products and solutions to safeguard a brighter future for our customers and community.Our range of general insurance products including Car, Motorcycle, Home, Contents Pet and Travel products are delivered through our multi-award-winning brand Budget Direct and partnerships with leading brands - ING, Qantas, Virgin Money and Coles Insurance.We're excited about the future and we're always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals who can help us achieve our goal of being Australia's best insurer! If this sounds like you, apply today.Auto & General values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.A note from Auto & General to recruitment agencies: We politely ask that you avoid making any approaches or sending any unsolicited resumes to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Leaders across our business. Auto & General is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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