Senior Project Manager

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager reporting to the Head of PMO Australasia. In this role, you will work closely with senior leadership to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standard, on time and within budget. You will also support the Head of PMO in developing PMO processes and policies as well as reporting on the change portfolio to the key stakeholders.

The Role

• Adopt and adapt appropriate project management methodologies depending on the context of the project, using common methodologies such as waterfall, agile, or a combination of both.
• Document and actively manage detailed schedule documents that integrate with the project roadmap.
• Manage project administration, including the documentation/minutes of project meetings.
• Create effective project reporting suitable for the Steering Group, and Senior Leadership team incorporating reporting on key project indicators such as Schedule, Budget, Scope, Risk, Resources, etc.
• Ensure effective project budgets, change control, risk management and testing processes are in place, agreed with key stakeholders internally and adhered to.
• Create and actively manage the Project Communication plan, that effectively identifies the needs and expectations of all project stakeholders with the primary goals of supporting effective stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Ensure business change management activities are developed and delivered including, communication, end-user training, and ongoing support processes and documentation.
• Provide effective leadership to the project team and recommend appropriate actions if team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
• Develop other visual data as may be required to support the project, including but not limited to organisation charts, dashboards, etc.
• Support the Head of PMO to plan and coordinate the overall project portfolio timeline, key milestones and deliverables, stakeholder communications and reporting with a focus on the executive leadership team.

The Requirements

• Business Project Manager role based in Sydney CBD 
• Must have demonstrable experience in business project management.
• 5+ business cycles within similar PM roles where you have been responsible for the delivery of complex, transformative business projects.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills and facilitation skills. With a commitment to positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience in Prosci ADKAR or other Change Management methodologies is highly desirable.
• Highly organised with proven experience successfully managing conflicting demands with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Professional presentation and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Flexible attitude and ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure.
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously (based on limited instruction) as well as a team member.
• Advanced levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as databases, smartphones, and other portable devices.

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. 

Why Join WTW

WTW provides a competitive benefits package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Annual bonus
• Competitive salary
• Company paid salary continuance insurance
• Life and TPD insurance 
• Hybrid working
• Networks (Gender, Wellbeing, Pride)
• Career Growth – internal opportunities and development programs

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

At WTW, we believe that a culture of inclusion and diversity is critical to our business. It's not a separate initiative – rather it’s fundamental to everything we do. We are an equal-opportunity employer who is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity including gender, nationality, disability, age, marital/parental status, ethnicity, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. 

In the spirit of reconciliation, WTW acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. 

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