Senior Project Manager

At Tower, our values are the heartbeat of every interaction.
We prioritize our people, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, representing the vibrant communities we serve.
We celebrate all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, and everything else that makes our culture unique.
Proud holders of the Rainbow and DV Free Ticks, we are committed to inclusivity and safety.We are on a mission to lead our industry into a customer-centric future with innovation and disruptive thinking.
As a unique Kiwi and Pacific insurance provider with over 150 years of history, our roots trace back to Dunedin.What you will be doingThis role within the Transformation Team leads project delivery across the Tower portfolio of projects and Agile squad initiatives and leads learning pathways within Tower, developing our people in Project Management practices, enabling project teams to deliver beautifully simple and rewarding experiences that our people and customers rave about.Dive into the heart of your responsibilities:Lead project teams through all phases of a project life cycle including ideation, mobilise, design, build, testing & deployment and maintenance.Accountable for developing and managing a project scope, financial plan, resource plan, risk analysis and delivery schedule that meet a defined business case.Ensure the project team adheres to governance and delivery standards, ensuring transparency and that visibility of risks, issues and dependencies are communicated to governance groups with the necessary urgency, along with robust record keeping and auditability.Ensure sponsors, governance groups and executive leaders are kept highly engaged and informed throughout the project life cycle and that guidance is raised for their direction in line with governance standards, within effective timeframes.At times lead project teams during Discovery phases through Procurement processes to RFP and agree commercial terms for new vendors who will support project delivery.Interface directly with leaders, employees, vendors, and others to clearly define project requirements and expectations.Identify complex risks, lead reviews, create treatments and implement action plans.Manage multiple projects simultaneously.Responsible for collaborating with other project managers, project teams, squads and stakeholders to identify opportunities to optimise project outcomes, identify gaps, remove barriers or duplication, and leverage cross dependencies within agreed resourcing and financial constraints.Maintain a strong understanding of business strategies, goals and missions and technology road maps.What you'll need7+ years of experience in IT project management, including leading and delivering medium to large, complex projects.Insurance experience is highly desirable.Experience leading teams, managing stakeholders and motivating project team members.Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, such as agile, waterfall and hybrid approaches is essential.Budget and financial management of projects along with vendor and contract management experience.A strategic thinker with the ability to problem solve, negotiate and drive successful outcomes.Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical challenges into business solutions.Our commitmentWe pride ourselves on encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work, embracing diverse opinions, experiences, and backgrounds.
Our commitment is to create an inclusive workplace where our people come first, feel valued, safe, and respected.
If you feel comfortable doing so, please let us know early in the process.What we'll bring to the tableIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of perks and benefits to celebrate and look after our Tower employees.Highlights include:Our people come first as we offer 16 weeks of paid leave for the primary carer and 4 weeks of paid leave partner's leave.A paid day off on your birthday, as well as two extra annual leave days every year and the option to buy an additional eight days of leave.
So up to six weeks off!Annual Performance Review where you get to showcase your progression.Wellness leave instead of sick leave so you can proactively look after your health and wellbeing.Career growth - we promote internal capability; we also have programmes that recognise star performers.Flexible workplace opportunities at our beautiful 6 Green Star Fanshawe St office packed with modern technologies, stand-up desks, open space and coffee machines in two large modern kitchens with cafe-inspired dining areas.Discounts on Tower insurance products of up to 50%.Free Life Insurance of up to four times your annual base salary.Paid parental leave top up for 16 weeks.Retail deals and discounts with Les Mills, JB Hi-Fi, PB Tech, The Coffee Club, Warehouse Stationery and more.Apply nowReady to embark on a journey where your experience truly matters in the heart of New Zealand and the Pacific's insurance industry?
If you are excited about defining a new era of insurance, submit your resume and a detailed cover letter highlighting your impactful career.Please note: We're eager to get the right person on board as soon as possible.
We don't have set closing dates, so we'll start reviewing applications as they come in.
Don't wait—apply now to make sure you're considered.
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