Senior Project Manager

HESTA Super Fund; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended leave

Volunteer leave

Parental leave 20 weeks

Professional development

Job summary

HESTA Super Fund is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new unlisted assets management system. You will coordinate with a major vendor, internal teams and external managers to drive a complex transformation.

The role requires proven experience delivering investment system implementations, strong stakeholder management, and a solid PM/Agile background. Hybrid work arrangements are available in Melbourne, Australia.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering investment system implementations with major vendors.
• Strong project management background in financial services.
• Experience with cloud-based system implementations.
• Strong technical acumen in data management & system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of a major vendor system for unlisted assets.
• Coordinate with internal unlisted assets team, data specialists and external investment managers.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and vendor engagement to ensure project success.

Skills

Vendor management

Project management

Cloud-based deployments

Data integration

Stakeholder management

Investment operations knowledge

PM certification

Agile methodologies

Job description

Be inspired everyday - let your work make a difference #Superwithimpact

More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make.

We're looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members' long-term outcomes. In return, you'll be part of an organisation where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve.

The opportunity - ‘Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life' #careerswithimpact

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a track record of implementing investment systems and working with global vendors? Here's your opportunity to lead a transformative project at one of Australia's most respected industry super funds.

HESTA is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new unlisted assets management system

About the role:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a major vendor system solution for unlisted assets management
• Work closely with the vendor to implement the system
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including our unlisted assets team and data specialists and our external investment managers

About You:

• Proven experience implementing investment systems with major vendors
• Strong background in financial services project management
• Experience with cloud-based system implementations
• Strong technical acumen with data management and system integration
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and manage
• Understanding of investment operations (unlisted assets knowledge highly desired)
• Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in both traditional and Agile methodologies

This is an opportunity to lead a significant transformation project and to work with industry-leading technology and vendors.

If you're an experienced Project Manager who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and has a passion for investment technology implementation, we want to hear from you.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affimation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!).
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.

12-month contract - Senior Project Manager to implement new unlisted assets system. Investment experience, executive stakeholder management and vendor management skills essential

Flexible hybrid work environment & 15% superannuation