Programme Manager (18-Month Contact)

OverviewKia Ora!

We're On The Lookout For a Programme Manager To Join Our Team On An 18-month Fixed Term Contract, Supporting Our Exciting Digital Transformation Programme.Is this your next role?

As Programme Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of our digital transformation programme.

Your focus will be on achieving key business and customer outcomes, including the successful implementation of origination, servicing, and AI-enabled squads, with Reverse Mortgage as the initial delivery priority.

You will drive governance, manage risks, and coordinate across business, technology, and vendor partners to deliver results.Does this sound like you?

You are an experienced Programme Manager with a proven track record in delivering complex digital transformation or core banking programmes.

You are a strong leader, highly organised, and skilled at building relationships with stakeholders to ensure everything stays on track.Requirements / Candidate ProfileSignificant programme or senior project management experience, with at least five years in financial services or regulated environmentsStrong background in governance, planning, financial management, and risk controlDemonstrated ability to lead multiple delivery squads or workstreams at onceExperience working with vendors and large-scale technology platforms such as Pega, Oracle, Salesforce, or GenesysExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board levelFamiliarity with Agile delivery methods, and the ability to manage hybrid delivery models (Agile and waterfall governance)A solid understanding of customer engagement, lending, and servicing operations is desirableAbout UsHeartland is an NZX / ASX-listed financial services group with big growth plans.

Heartland Group owns both Heartland Bank in New Zealand and Heartland Bank in Australia.

We provide award-winning savings and finance products to a diverse range of customers including business owners, farmers and retirees.

Heartland's strategy is to digitalise everything we do, enabling us to provide customers with what they need in a scalable way.

We can then pass those benefits onto our customers through faster service and better rates.Why Heartland?

We're innovative and always evolving.

We work together as one team and have big ambition.

We're committed to creating a culture of inclusivity that celebrates our diverse backgrounds and supports the wellbeing of our people.

We offer real opportunities for learning and career development.

You can also drive change through our internal groups (including Manawa Whenua - our Maori group, the Rainbow Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Committee and our Green Team).

Perks include employee banking benefits, an excellent insurance package, flexible working options, sports teams (touch, netball and football), and Friday night pizzas and drinks!

Diversity & InclusionAt Heartland, we celebrate the many characteristics that make each of us different.

We embrace diversity in all its forms and believe in creating an environment that helps us better understand and serve our customers.

As a Living Wage Employer, a Hearing Accredited Workplace, and a Rainbow Tick certified organisation, we're committed to doing right by our people.Keen to learn more?

For an insight into life at Heartland, check out our Instagram @heartlandbanknz or follow us on LinkedIn .

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