Full time
About the role As the Senior Leader - Value Realisation Office (VRO) you will focus on overseeing and implementing the bank's portfolio of change initiatives, ensuring they meet established scope, budget, timeline, and quality standards to achieve strategic goals and manage risks effectively. Your key responsibilities will include establishing strong project governance and execution principles to prioritise and manage enterprise initiatives, leading to enhanced delivery quality, speed, and efficiency.
Specifically, this will include:
Establishing and leading the Value Realisation Office (VRO) for People First BankSupporting value streams in optimising delivery, coaching and prioritisation.Collaborating across Delivery Practices and Technology & Transformation to improve operations.Designing and continuously improving Lean Portfolio process.Maintaining a centralised source of portfolio metrics and reporting.Creating a control environment for enterprise portfolio planning and forecasting.Partnering with Finance to implement a simplified financial model for capacity-funded value streams.Defining tools for value streams to support enterprise-wide reporting.Providing timely and accurate portfolio reporting to executives and the Board.Leading communication and training for Lean Portfolio Management adoption.Overall, as a key member of the Delivery Practices Leadership Team you will execute our strategy and elevate colleague engagement to world-class levels.
About you You are a seasoned leader with substantial experience in finance, strategy or project management, preferably within the banking and financial services sector. Your expertise in lean portfolio creation, dashboard reporting, and provision of support across diverse delivery methodologies will ensure your success. A proven track record in managing large portfolios of change initiatives and thought leadership in portfolio management trends is highly desirable as is a strong background in value stream delivery models, the establishment of Value Realisation Offices (VROs), and portfolio tooling configuration.
We also seek:
Experience in a value stream delivery modelExcellent stakeholder management abilities and strong business acumen.Strong presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.Highly organised and detail-oriented.Experience in business process management is desirableKnowledge of technology and systems management is preferred.Why you'll love working with us: People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we're all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment.
You'll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality:
Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements.Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia.Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities.Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones.Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors' program.Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives.Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program.A bit about People First Bank: In March 2023, People's Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People's Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank.
We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states.
With a vision 'To deliver positive change through banking', People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We're big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work.
Apply online now: If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.
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