Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Australian Retirement Trust; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Job summary

Australian Retirement Trust in Brisbane seeks a Project Manager - Digital Transformation to lead a major digital program, shaping how capabilities are delivered and aligning with ART Life’s operating model.

You will drive hands-on planning, governance and agile delivery, partnering with business leaders, technology teams and external vendors to ensure on-time, within-budget outcomes that enhance member experiences and strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex digital, technology or business transformation programs within regulated environments.
• Ability to plan, govern, manage finances, mitigate risks and report to executives.
• Strong partnership with vendors, integration teams and delivery commitments.
• Proven capability applying agile, waterfall and hybrid delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage integrated delivery plans, milestones, resources and dependencies.
• Lead governance activities including steering forums, reporting and stage-gate approvals.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks and change controls with clear recommendations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Technology, Risk, Compliance, Data and Operations.

Skills

Digital transformation

Governance & reporting

Hybrid delivery

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Financial services experience

Education

PM qualification

Job description

Australian Retirement Trust - Brisbane QLD

Take hold of a monster opportunity and join Australian Retirement Trust as our Project Manager - Digital Transformation. This is your chance to influence how digital capabilities are delivered, improve member experiences, and help shape the future operating model of ART Life while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. We are also about being there for our members when they may be going through some of life's biggest challenges. As a Project Manager - Digital Transformation, you'll be responsible for leading the hands-on planning, governance and agile delivery management of a significant digital transformation program. You'll work closely with business leaders, technology teams, vendors and delivery specialists to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to strategic objectives.

You'll play a key role in establishing effective governance practices, managing delivery risks, coordinating technology integrations across various vendors resources and ensuring decisions are supported by meaningful insights and data. Working across multiple stakeholder groups, you'll help create a delivery environment that balances innovation, risk management, commercial considerations and outstanding member outcomes.

You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of ART Life’s digital capability and support the transition from project delivery into sustainable operational and product governance.

This role is a 24-month max-term opportunity and is based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage integrated delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, resources and critical delivery pathways.
• Lead governance activities including steering forums, status reporting, and funding or stage-gate approvals.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, risks, issues and change controls while providing clear recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with external vendors and oversee delivery against agreed commitments and outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across Technology, Risk, Compliance, Data and Operations.
• Ensure testing, implementation, operational readiness and transition activities are successfully integrated into delivery plans.
• Present evidence-based reporting and insights to support executive decision-making and prioritisation.
• Partner with change and adoption specialists to support engagement, readiness and successful implementation outcomes.

Qualifications

• You have extensive experience managing complex digital, technology or business transformation programs within regulated environments.
• Your project management expertise spans planning, governance, financial management, risk management, and executive reporting.
• You'll bring strong experience partnering with technology vendors, integration, and managing delivery against commercial commitments.
• You're confident applying agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies to suit business needs.
• You can effectively influence and lead cross-functional teams without relying solely on formal authority.
• Your stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills are highly developed.
• You'll be skilled at identifying emerging risks and providing clear, practical recommendations.
• You're experienced in integrating change management and business readiness activities into large-scale delivery programs.
• You hold a relevant project or program management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Your experience within life insurance, superannuation, or financial services will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

We use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of our recruitment process - such as reviewing applications, supporting screening interviews, reference checking, and matching skills to roles. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

By applying, you agree to the use of these technologies as part of the recruitment process.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Everyone is welcome to apply.

We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities.

Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust. Applications close 11pm Thursday 29 October 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.