Senior Project Manager

Peoplebank; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplebank is partnering with a well-established financial institution to recruit a Senior Project Manager to drive critical transformation initiatives in a regulated banking environment. You will lead end-to-end delivery across business and technology teams, engaging senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes and governance compliance.

The role demands substantial experience in banking/financial services, demonstrated delivery of complex transformations, and the ability to navigate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in banking or financial services.
• Proven track record delivering business and technology transformation projects.
• End-to-end project delivery from business case to benefits realization.
• Experience operating within highly regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience managing projects within large, complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from business case to delivery and implementation.
• Lead project planning, governance, risk management, issue resolution and dependencies.
• Drive collaboration across business and technology teams to meet objectives.
• Manage budgets, timelines, resources and reporting requirements.
• Provide regular updates to executives and sponsors.
• Ensure delivery within time, scope and budget, with governance adherence.
• Maintain governance and regulatory compliance within the banking environment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk management

Budget management

Leadership

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established financial banking institution to recruit Senior Project Managers to support a portfolio of critical transformation initiatives. These opportunities are ideal for experienced Project Managers with a strong background in financial services, who have successfully delivered complex projects from inception through to implementation within highly regulated environments.

If you are a results-driven PM with proven end-to-end project delivery experience and a strong understanding of banking transformation, we would love to hear from you.

About The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading significant business and technology projects across a range of strategic transformation programs. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, and technology teams to ensure successful project outcomes while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from business case development through to delivery and implementation.
• Lead project planning, governance, risk management, issue resolution, and dependency management.
• Drive collaboration across business and technology teams to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and reporting requirements.
• Provide regular project updates and insights to executive stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintain adherence to governance frameworks and regulatory obligations within the banking environment.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience within banking or financial services environments.
• Proven track record delivering business and technology transformation projects.
• Strong end-to-end project delivery experience, from business case development through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Demonstrated experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience managing projects within large, complex organisations

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving for these opportunities, the shortlisting process may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and will contact suitable candidates as soon as possible throughout the review process.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you.