Transformation Program Manager

Job description

Transformation Program Manager | Sydney, Australia  

 

At Allianz, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us.

 

We care about our customers, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future of our customers, partners, and the community so we’re ready when they need it most.

We offer our people a workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters like tackling climate change, mental health, and well-being.

 

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

 

The primary purpose of this role is to serve as the overall Program Management Lead for large-scale Technology and Business Transformation releases. This strategic role requires an experienced leader who can effectively manage complex projects, ensure meticulous tracking of all program elements, and drive successful outcomes.

You'll be responsible for

 
·  Being accountable for the successful delivery of Business and Technology strategic outcomes through disciplined project and change management processes.
·  Leading Transformation agile releases from inception to completion, providing leadership, coordination, direction, and support to Business vertical areas, Technology teams, and key program functions.
·  Developing comprehensive Program Plans and Timelines, incorporating risk assessments and appropriate mitigations.
·  Identifying project risks, issues, and dependencies, and establishing mechanisms for detailed tracking and resolution, while escalating issues to secure the necessary focus and attention, driving items to closure, and ensuring accountability.
·  Building and maintaining relationships with a broad range of stakeholders while maintaining delivery commitments.
·  Establishing and maintaining a robust project governance framework.
·  Balancing high-level program governance with the ability to deep dive into critical items to find resolutions.
·  Managing project schedules, tracking progress, ensuring the delivery of project deliverables, and reporting into senior stakeholder forums.
·  Overseeing release-level resourcing and financials, including budget, forecasting, and ongoing monitoring.

 

About you

 
·  Demonstrated experience as a seasoned program manager, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, complex transformation projects within a similar large organisation is highly essential. Sound knowledge of the general insurance industry and financial services is beneficial.

 
·  Experience in end-to-end project delivery, from business case development through to execution and implementation.
·  Experience in building and executing UAT plans, including tracking, defect resolution, and sign-off.
·  Extensive experience and demonstrated broader understanding of the development of vision and delivery of strategy.
·  Demonstrated ability to partner and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers to establish strong professional relationships and influence outcomes, such as working on change initiatives, projects, and process support.
·  Significant experience in definition, mobilization, and delivery of a portfolio of projects and the application of appropriate methodologies.

 

What's on offer
·  Be part of a team that’s open-minded, supportive, and genuinely focused on customer outcomes.
·  A sense of belonging in the workplace, where you are welcomed and encouraged to bring your most authentic self to work.
·  An employer that is committed to supporting your work/life balance and is always open to conversations about flexible & remote working.
·  Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
·  Insurance products - Deals and discounts across a great range of retail, tech, and travel brands, and offers for health and well-being.
·  Initiatives to support your financial wellness through selected discounted Allianz insurance products, superannuation matching, salary sacrificing, novated leasing and our referral bonus scheme.
·  The opportunity to take part in our Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer.

 

About Allianz

At Allianz, we care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, abilities, and work statuses are not only welcomed, but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

 

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

 

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers