Tech Modernisation Project Lead (12-month, Hybrid)

Avant Mutual Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant Mutual Group is embarking on a multi-year Technology Modernisation Program to reduce technology risk and modernise legacy platforms. We seek a hands-on Project Manager to own a key delivery stream, coordinating across technology teams, stakeholders and external partners from initiation to go-live and BAU.

You will navigate competing priorities, maintain stakeholder alignment, and drive structured, clear delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience delivering technology projects in complex enterprise environments.
• Proven track record from initiation through handover.
• Experience coordinating across multiple internal teams, vendors and partners.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, risks and governance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Tertiary qualification in Business, PM, IT or related field.
• Experience in financial services or insurance is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology projects end to end across planning, requirements, design, build, integration, testing, implementation and go-live.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.
• Manage project scope, budgets, forecasting, risks, issues and change control.
• Coordinate delivery across internal technology teams, business stakeholders and external vendors.
• Manage vendor performance against agreed scope, timelines, cost and quality.
• Plan and coordinate implementation, release and cutover activities, including go-live readiness, hypercare and transition to operational teams.
• Identify and proactively manage delivery risks, resource constraints, competing priorities and cross-project dependencies.
• Provide clear and concise project reporting, including executive and Steering Committee updates.
• Facilitate project governance forums and ensure stakeholders understand key decisions, trade-offs, risks and delivery impacts.
• Translate technical delivery challenges into clear business considerations and recommendations.
• Ensure projects meet Avant’s governance and assurance requirements while continuously improving delivery practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Communication

Risk management

Hybrid delivery

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Education

University degree in Business/PM/IT

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure DevOps

Job description

Avant Mutual Group is embarking on a multi-year Technology Modernisation Program to reduce technology risk and modernise legacy platforms. We seek a hands-on Project Manager to own a key delivery stream, coordinating across technology teams, stakeholders and external partners from initiation to go-live and BAU.

You will navigate competing priorities, maintain stakeholder alignment, and drive structured, clear delivery.