Senior Project Manager

Australian Payments Plus; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A payment solutions provider based in Australia is looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage project activities, oversee budgets, and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong background in project management methodologies. Join us to contribute to innovative payment solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Project Manager.
• Proven skills in planning and governance.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities.
• Develop project plans and timelines.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Overview

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers.

Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities.

Life @ AP+:

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it.

The Purpose

This role is responsible for determining and managing the day-to-day project activities, planning, executing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to project objectives, while also managing resources, and risks, including change management and stakeholder management to successfully deliver an end-to-end solution for AP+ and its members/customers. Finally, role modelling, coaching and mentoring team members to ensure a consistent capability of delivery.

The core accountabilities of the role will include

• Developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Leading and coordinating project teams, ensuring tasks are completed according to plan, and managing project resources effectively.
• Tracking project progress, identifying and resolving issues, and making necessary adjustments to keep projects on track.
• Maintaining clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, including project team members, and management.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact project success.
• Ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.
• Managing project resources, including human resources, equipment, and budget.
• Overseeing project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring projects stay within budget constraints.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, reports, and meeting minutes.

The capabilities needed to be successful for this role are

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager
• Proven project management skills to deliver outcomes through effective planning and governance
• Experience in Delivery practices and tools (Waterfall/Agile, Jira)
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills, with clear and effective communication, to influence and align priorities.
• Solid budgeting and forecasting expertise for informed decision-making
• Ability to establish and maintain effective measurement frameworks
• Proficiency in applying tools and methodologies to drive consistency
• Knowledge of the payments technology, IT systems and the financial industry

What happens next

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose. Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.

If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to [e-mail] . We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies this role.