Project Manager

Medical Insurance Group Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

1.5% super contribution

Income protection

Travel insurance

Wellness leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Medical Insurance Group Australia (Miga) seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead the Business Systems & Projects team in Adelaide on a 2-year fixed-term contract. You will drive strategic business and technology initiatives, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery that aligns with transformation and growth objectives.

You will collaborate with executives, vendors and stakeholders, develop governance frameworks, manage risks, and guide change initiatives to realise measurable business benefits

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex business and technology projects, preferably in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile and/or Waterfall).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, governance, risks and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of business and technology projects within scope, timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain project plans, governance, reporting and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, vendors and SMEs for project delivery.
• Monitor scope, risks, issues, dependencies and budgets; implement mitigations.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees and stakeholder forums.
• Drive organisational change through communication, training and readiness initiatives.
• Track project performance and benefits realisation, reporting milestones.
• Support new technologies, systems and processes to deliver value.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Change management

Vendor management

Agile/Waterfall

Education

PM/PRINCE2/Agile certs

IT/Business degree

Job description

For more than 125 years, Miga has supported healthcare professionals across Australia with trusted medical indemnity insurance and expert guidance to help them practise with confidence.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our Business Systems & Projects team on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

Reporting to the Business Systems & Projects Manager and based in Adelaide, you will lead the delivery of strategic business and technology projects that support Miga's transformation and growth objectives. Working closely with executives, business stakeholders, vendors and project teams, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and achieve agreed business outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen technology capabilities and support our long-term strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of business and technology projects, ensuring objectives, timelines and budgets are achieved.

Develop and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, reporting mechanisms and stakeholder communication plans.

Coordinate internal and external project resources, vendors and subject matter experts to ensure successful project delivery.

Monitor project scope, risks, issues, dependencies and budgets, implementing mitigation strategies as required.

Facilitate project governance meetings, steering committees and stakeholder forums.

Drive organisational change activities, including communication, training and business readiness initiatives.

Track and report on project performance, benefits realisation and key milestones.

Support the implementation of new technologies, systems and business processes that deliver value to the organisation.

What we’re looking for

Success in this role comes from strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and the ability to navigate complex projects in a dynamic environment. We're seeking someone who brings:

Demonstrated experience delivering complex business and technology projects, preferably within insurance, financial services or another regulated industry.

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile and/or Waterfall.

Proven ability to manage project budgets, governance, risk and vendor relationships.

Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving organisational change.

Project management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile certification.

Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business or a related discipline.

The benefit to you:

When you join Miga, you become part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation that invests in your wellbeing, growth, and long‑term success. We offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including:

Competitive remuneration, plus an additional 1.5% super contribution

Salary continuance insurance (income protection)

Free travel insurance

Wellness leave and other wellbeing initiatives

Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid parental leave – 12 weeks for primary caregivers and 3 weeks for secondary caregivers

Professional development opportunities to support long‑term career growth

Flexible work arrangements to help you balance work and life

If you’re seeking a role where you can make meaningful impact while enjoying genuine support and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Miga is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and value the perspectives they bring to our organisation.