Enterprise Delivery Programme Lead

AIA NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA New Zealand is seeking an Enterprise Delivery Programme Lead to drive delivery of our most significant business and technology initiatives. You will collaborate with sponsors, business leaders, delivery teams and partners to align objectives and realise value across complex programmes.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Delivery, you will manage end-to-end delivery, governance, risk and benefits realisation across multiple initiatives, shaping how AIA delivers meaningful outcomes for

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex programmes across business and technology.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to navigate complexity, assess risks and make sound decisions.
• Experience with planning, prioritisation across agile, waterfall or blended delivery.
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services or insurance.
• PM/Agile certifications (PRINCE2, PMP or Scrum) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with sponsors, business leaders, delivery teams and external partners.
• Provide governance, risk and value realisation across initiatives.
• Report on scope, timelines, financials, risks and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of delivery practices and tools.
• Champion enterprise-wide change and capability building.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Delivery planning

Regulated environment experience

PM/Agile certification

Education

Business/Technology related degree

Job description

Your Role with Us

As Enterprise Delivery Programme Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering AIA New Zealand’s most significant business and technology initiatives. Working closely with sponsors, business leaders, delivery teams and external partners, you will bring people together to achieve shared outcomes while navigating complexity with confidence.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Delivery, you will lead end-to-end delivery across multiple strategic initiatives, balancing governance, risk and value realisation. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide change, strengthen organisational capability and help shape the future of how AIA delivers meaningful outcomes for customers and colleagues.

Your Impact

• Lead the successful delivery of complex strategic initiatives that align with organisational priorities and deliver measurable business value
• Build trusted partnerships across business, technology and vendor teams to create alignment and drive outcomes
• Coordinate delivery activities across multiple initiatives, balancing priorities, dependencies and resources to maintain momentum
• Drive informed decision-making through clear reporting on scope, timelines, financials, risks and delivery performance
• Manage risks and issues proactively to support quality outcomes, compliance requirements and delivery confidence
• Champion continuous improvement by enhancing delivery practices, tools and ways of working across the enterprise

Your Capabilities

• You have extensive experience leading complex programmes, projects or delivery initiatives across business and technology environments
• You bring strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, building trust and alignment across diverse groups
• You have the ability to navigate complexity, assess risks and make sound decisions that support successful delivery outcomes
• You bring expertise in planning, prioritisation and coordinating work across agile, waterfall or blended delivery approaches
• You may also have experience within financial services, insurance or another highly regulated environment
• It is great if you hold a qualification in Business, Technology or a related discipline, along with project management or agile certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP or Scrum certification

Your Life at AIA

At AIA, your experience matters, and so does your impact. In return for your expertise, we offer a career where you can apply your skills to meaningful work that improves lives across Asia-Pacific. You’ll enjoy flexible ways of working, competitive rewards, and access to continuous learning programs designed to keep you ahead in a rapidly changing world. Our collaborative culture values your ideas and empowers you to innovate, solve complex challenges, and contribute to our ambition of helping a billion people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.

DEIB

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to who we are and how we work. We value people from all walks of life and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including those with disabilities, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions, or who are neurodiverse. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. And if there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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