Project Manager - Superannuation

Praemium; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Online training programs

Health & wellbeing programs

Team engagement activities

Office facilities at Collins Street

Pilates or Yoga classes

Job summary

Praemium is seeking an experienced Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to drive a significant superannuation strategy project. You will coordinate multiple workstreams, manage dependencies and partner with senior leaders and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

The role demands strong governance, risk and compliance capabilities, with a track record in regulated environments and excellent stakeholder communication. Hybrid working model offered.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic projects or complex programs within financial services or superannuation.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Experience operating in regulated environments with governance, risk and compliance awareness.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or PM; professional PM certification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the key superannuation strategy project.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones and reporting.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams and manage interdependencies.
• Facilitate governance forums, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitor risks, issues and actions and drive resolutions; prepare governance documentation.
• Support business readiness and implementation activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Project coordination

Regulatory environment

Superannuation knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/PM

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2/Agile)

Job description

About the Role

Praemium is seeking an experienced Project Manager (12 month fixed term contract) to support the delivery of a significant superannuation strategy project that will play an important role in shaping the future of our superannuation offering.

This role is ideal for a delivery-focused Project Manager who combines strong stakeholder management and governance capability with experience working within the superannuation industry. You will work across multiple workstreams, coordinating key activities, managing dependencies and ensuring successful delivery against strategic objectives.

Partnering with senior leaders, subject matter experts and external stakeholders, you will play a central role in driving momentum, facilitating decision-making and maintaining visibility of project outcomes across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of a key superannuation strategy project.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones and delivery reporting.
• Coordinating multiple workstreams and managing interdependencies.
• Facilitating governance forums, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitoring project risks, issues and actions and driving effective resolution.Preparing project reporting, status updates and governance documentation.
• Supporting business readiness and implementation activities.
• Working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver agreed project outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic projects, transformation initiatives or complex programs within the superannuation sector.
• Strong project management capability with experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Experience operating within regulated environments, with a sound understanding of governance, risk and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Superannuation legislative requirements would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, outcome-focused approach with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 5-8 years experience leading or coordinating business transformation, change or regulatory initiatives.
• Proven experience managing strategic projects within the superannuation industry.
• Experience preparing governance papers, executive reporting and project updates for senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing stakeholders across business, operational and external partner groups.
• Experience working within financial services or other regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent) will be highly regarded.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of the superannuation industry and broader financial services environment.
• Working knowledge of superannuation legislative requirements desirable.
• Strong project planning, governance and delivery management skills.
• Ability to identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Strong written communication and reporting capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a diverse stakeholder group.

What We Offer

• Flexible hybrid work environment - split your time between home and the office.
• Access to self-paced online training courses covering a range of professional and personal development topics.
• Access to health & wellbeing programs, flu shots and EAP.
• Bookclub, footie tipping, and lots of ways to engage with the wider team.
• State of the art end-of-trip facilities at our 367 Collins Street office
• Free Pilates or Yoga on Wednesdays at 367 Collins

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Please Note: Only applicants with full, unrestricted work rights in Australia will be considered. A police check will be required for successful candidates.

About Us

Praemium was established in 2001 to simplify and streamline the complexities of wealth management. Today, we offer the only fully integrated platform that allows every part of an investor's wealth to be managed in one place. Managing over $67 billion in funds under administration for leading institutions and private wealth firms, we deliver innovative technology and exceptional service to our clients.

We pride ourselves on empowering financial advisers to efficiently manage the wealth of people in Australia. Join us on our mission to redefine wealth management and help shape the future of financial services!