Project Manager, Superannuation
Iress
Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong
Job Type: Full time
Posted
See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!
At Iress, we make things happen
We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,500 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.
About our Super team
We partner with some of the very largest funds in Australia covering retail, government and industry superannuation. Our partners share our vision of technology enabled administration, empowering the member through higher levels of self service, and provide members the tools to enable improved retirement outcomes. We seek to remove back office administration allowing funds to use their valuable staff to service members. Our ability to leverage our proven solutions means we drive innovation and challenge the status quo, finding new ways to deliver leading digital solutions members will love.
Some of the awesome things you’ll be involved with:
Manage and deliver key client projects including new implementations, new features and key product uplifts.
Support the Engagement Leads in making the right prioritisation decisions in order to ensure the work is delivered effectively, priorities are clearly defined, and that there’s a shared understanding of outcomes and success measures
Ensure effective engagement and communication with clients in relation to project delivery
Drive a high performance culture within teams including global collaborative participation and alignment to Ways of Working
Responsible for ensuring delivery plans are in place, agreed across all relevant Iress teams and work is delivered in accordance to the agreed delivery plans
Create and maintain a culture of service excellence and client focus
Develop our people to be domain / business experts in supporting complex clients across the range of potential Iress solutions so they are seen as trusted SMEs by clients and colleagues
Ensure that solutions recommended are aligned to Iress and client commercial and business imperatives resulting in clients viewing Iress as a strategic partner
Oversee and assume responsibility for job estimation and solution design within your functional area. Ensure solution designs are reviewed and approved prior to agreement with a client(s)
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, meeting productivity and profitability targets
Jointly responsible for the profitability of the Superannuation Business Unit
Ensure billable utilisation is at the budgeted level
Ensure project retrospectives and post implementation reviews are conducted as agreed
Build effective relationships internally in order to facilitate smooth working and delivery
What you will bring:
7 - 10+ years’ experience leading a team to deliver results, preferably gained in a wealth management/superannuation or software solutions environment with experience managing implementation projects
Experience in understanding the key technical and business drivers of customers
Ability to actively manage the team, provide direction, and communicate priorities/action plans
A knowledge of the theories and methodologies involved in project management
Knowledge of Acurity and practical experience with other superannuation technology systems
Good understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of the Superannuation industry including knowledge of the majority of processes within the superannuation industry including superannuation administration
Proven ability to meet revenue and profit targets
Proven ability to manage and build a team of consultants
Effective workload and resource management. Strong multi-tasking, planning and time management skills to prioritise and meet deadlines
Highly motivated and performance driven. Keen to make an impact
Demonstrate personal credibility and flexibility
Robust and able to stand own ground, able to deliver difficult news to senior management, willing to challenge the viability of a business case
Ability to promote a team culture and display company values
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Performance driven and focused on high quality delivery
Why work with us?
8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
Flexible working from home arrangements
Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
Annual Profit Share when Iress meets its annual profit targets
Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
Discounted health insurance premiums
Access to learning and development programs through Udemy
Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.
Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!
We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.
For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/