Senior Project Manager

At Tower, we live and breathe our values - they are at the heart of every interaction.

Our people come first, we pride ourselves on creating a diverse and inclusive space that allows our people to thrive.

Encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work, we aim to represent the diverse communities we work in and with.We also have a plan to lead our industry forward into a more customer-centric future with innovation and disruptive thinking, as a unique Kiwi and Pacific insurance provider operating for over 150 years, with roots all the way back to Dunedin.What you will be doingThis role within the Transformation Team leads project delivery across the Tower portfolio of projects and Agile squad initiatives and leads learning pathways within Tower, developing our people in Project Management practices, enabling project teams to deliver beautifully simple and rewarding experiences, that our people and customers rave about.Dive into the heart of your responsibilities : Lead project teams through all phases of a project life cycle including ideation, mobilise, design, build, testing & deployment and maintenanceAccountable for developing and managing a project scope, financial plan, resource plan, risk analysis and delivery schedule, that meet a defined business caseEnsure the project team are adhering to governance and delivery standards, ensuring transparency and, that visibility of risks, issues and dependencies are communicated to governance groups with the necessary urgency, along with robust record keeping and auditabilityEnsure sponsors, governance groups and executive leaders are kept highly engaged and informed throughout the project life cycle.

And that guidance is raised for their direction in line with governance standards, within effective timeframesAt times lead project teams during Discovery phases through Procurement processes to RFP and agree commercial terms for new vendors, who will support project deliveryInterface directly with leaders, employees, vendors, and others to clearly define project requirements and expectationsIdentify complex risks, lead reviews, create treatments and implement action plansManage multiple projects simultaneouslyResponsible for collaborating with other project managers, project teams, squads and stakeholders to identify opportunities to optimise project outcomes, identify gaps, remove barriers or duplication and, leverage cross dependencies within agreed resourcing and financial constraintsMaintain a strong understanding of business strategies, goals and missions and technology road mapsWhat you'll need7+ years of experience in IT project management, including leading and delivering medium to large, complex projectsInsurance experience, is highly desirableExperience leading teams, managing stakeholders and motivating projects team membersStrong knowledge of project management methodologies, such as agile, waterfall and hybrid approaches is essentialBudget and financial management of projects along with vendor and contract management experienceA strategic thinker with the ability to problem solve, negotiate and drive successful outcomesStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical challenges into business solutionsOur commitmentWe pride ourselves on encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work, embracing diverse opinions, experiences, and backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create an inclusive workplace where our people come first, feel valued, safe, and respected.Ready to Step into This New Opportunity?

If you are excited about defining a new era at Tower, submit your resume and a detailed cover letter highlighting your impactful careerApply now : Ready to embark on a journey where your experience truly matters in the heart of New Zealand and the Pacific`s insurance industry?

If you are excited about defining a new era of insurance, submit your resume and a detailed cover letter highlighting your impactful career.Please note : We're eager to get the right person on board as soon as possible.

We don't have set closing dates, so we'll start reviewing applications as they come in.

Don't wait—apply now to make sure you're considered.

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