About our client: Our client is a highly successful fintech organization based in the Sydney CBD. With a reputation predicated on quality of service to clients and offering un-paralleled career opportunities to its employees, this company has become a destination of choice for the very best data talent in Sydney.
The role:
The Data & Integration Delivery team is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to work within the group to perform broad Delivery Support and Assurance activities across in-flight and future data portfolio initiatives, working alongside the management team to assist in reliable execution of work.
The primary role will be to drive high quality governance through superior Quality Assurance and Management of Reporting and Governance forums; aligned with Guidelines and Standards from the EPMO. Providing timely information for the Manager, Delivery and Senior Manager, Data & Integration plus other key executive stakeholders as required is key, enabling them to make informed decisions.
The ideal candidate has a passion for project and product delivery, is a proactive and flexible individual with exemplary written and verbal communications skills, seeking new challenges and opportunities to progress through roles in Delivery Execution (ie Junior SCRUM Master/PM).
Key Responsibilities
- Live our client Values to; Be Open, Be Trustworthy, Be Original and Be The Example
- Development and maintenance of Terms of Reference (ToRs) for Data initiative forums
- Quality review of program/project/product-aligned forums and artefacts to ensure alignment with our client’s Delivery Frameworks, including continued effectiveness of these forums
- Lead team reporting requirements for the portfolio, including supporting and providing timely input to key reporting requirements across our client place.
- Ownership and management of team Calendar of key events and submissions, ensuring all are prepared, reviewed and finalised in a timely manner
- Bring a strong Quality mindset, adhering to EPMO CoE Standards and Methods including assurance on quality criteria and sign-off authorities for all reporting
- Agenda and pack preparation, including collation of clear, well written reporting, minutes and papers for Executive and Regulator audiences, and formal project forums as required
- Manage and report on actions resulting from internal and external quality assurance and risk or audit reviews
- Display strong stakeholder management
- Facilitate knowledge sharing of project delivery information and practices amongst the Delivery team and with the wider organisation as required through alignment with the relevant Community of Practice
- Analyse monthly financial actuals/accruals and provide updates/assistance to the Program/Project Managers, and assist monthly financial reporting for the Data Portfolio
- Manage absences and end dates for contractors/consultants and review invoicing to confirm alignment with days booked
- Assist with staff onboarding including creation of Purchase Orders (for SoW based consultants), IT setup, and induction to Delivery Frameworks and processes.
The successful candidate:
The successful candidate have minimum 3 years Project/Program Office experience.
- All-rounder experience in PMO including Executive/ Project Steering Group reporting, RAID management, Finance management, Schedule management, Resource management and Change (Scope) management.
- Extensive experience as an analyst working in high profile / high pressure PMOs for multiple large IT/Business Projects, Programs and other change initiatives
- A detailed understanding of Project/Program Management methodologies and practices in both traditional and agile environments, with a strong focus on Governance, Reporting and Assurance.
- Proven ability in contributing alongside Senior Executives to ensure robust project planning, progress reporting, and process governance on mission critical IT/Business Projects and Programs.
- Produced Executive Steering Group reporting on program/project status and financials for internal & external audiences
- Proven ability to drive processes in governance, reporting, quality assurance derived from continuous improvement and process improvement experience
- Experience in the delivery of Project/Programs using waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies, and supporting perpetual product-aligned SCRUM/Kanban teams
- Proven organisational skills including the ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines while effectively balancing competing demands
- Demonstrated exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Adobe, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project and PowerPoint skills
- Passion for delivery and high energy levels to ensure Project and Program delivery success
- Curiosity to understand problems and issues to help drive them to closure
- Upholding a positive and continuous improvement mindset in yourself and others
- Embracing change and being passionate about making a difference
- Display resilience and courage - be flexible, show initiative and adapt quickly when situations change
- Listen when ideas are challenged, seek to understand the nature of the feedback, and respond constructively
- Raise and work through challenging issues and seek alternatives, know when to escalate as required
Individuals who have a positive attitude, a clear sense of initiative and be passionate about self-development will suit our client’s culture.
What’s on offer:
- Sydney CBD with flexible hybrid (WFH) arrangements
- Permanent role / Hybrid work arrangements
- An annual package $130k including Super.
Location: Can consider the candidates from Sydney.
Learning and development opportunities
Our client is providing Learning and development opportunities such as Education Assistance program