Enterprise Delivery Programme Lead

JobSpace; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA New Zealand is seeking an experienced Enterprise Delivery Programme Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of major business and technology initiatives. You will work with sponsors, business leaders, delivery teams and external partners to achieve shared outcomes while navigating complexity with confidence.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Delivery, you will lead cross-functional delivery, balance governance, risk and value realisation, and help shape how AIA delivers meaningful outcomes for

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading complex programmes, projects or delivery initiatives across business and technology environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, building trust across diverse groups.
• Ability to navigate complexity, assess risks and make sound delivery decisions.
• Experience coordinating work across agile, waterfall or blended delivery approaches.
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated environments is advantageous.
• Qualifications in Business or Technology, plus project management or agile certifications (PRINCE2, PMP, Scrum).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex strategic initiatives aligned 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 and resources to maintain momentum.
• Drive informed decision-making through reporting on scope, timelines, financials, risks and delivery performance.
• Manage risks and issues proactively to support quality, compliance and delivery confidence.
• Champion continuous improvement by enhancing delivery practices and ways of working across the enterprise.

Skills

Programme delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Delivery planning

Regulated industry experience

PM certifications (PRINCE2/PMP/Scrum)

Education

Business/Technology qualification

Job description

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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 ***************@aia.com.