Project Manager – 12-month fixed term contract

Closing Date: 4 September 2024, 11pm AEST

About the role and team

Our Purpose is the same today as it was when we were founded 160 years ago, that is, to feed into the prosperity of our customers and their communities, not off it.

To support our vision, we have instituted an integrated program of work - BEN+, aligned to our strategic imperatives of reducing complexity, investing in capability and telling our story. BEN+ will not simply fix things in isolation, but through an integrated program, will enable us to implement long-term and sustainable improvements.

We are recruiting for a 12-month fixed term Project Manager role, will report to the Governance Stream Lead with key responsibilities relating to coordinating and facilitating various activities required to support the delivery of specific deliverables within the Governance workstream to ensure the business value of the program is met.

As part of this role, the Project Manager will:

Play a role in all aspects of the delivery lifecycle, which could include design, implementation, embedment.
Manage escalations, remove impediments and provide reporting to Stream Lead, Business Sponsor, Project Management Office and required governance committees.
Be responsible for the delivery of multiple activities (using Agile methods) in a fast-paced environment that may intersect with multiple other transformation workstreams.
This role will be based in Bendigo, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane and as part of our hybrid model you’ll be based in the office two days per week and have the flexibility to work from home for the other days.

About you

To be successful in the role, you’ll have:

Previous experience as a Project Manager working across enterprise-wide projects. Risk and assurance project experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in Scrum/Agile Project Management including supporting and empowering teams in an agile environment is essential
Proven ability to lead projects ensuring objectives, goals, and commitments are met
Exceptional interpersonal skills to build effective relationships and facilitate workshops with a wide range of stakeholders and effectively influencing across the organisation and projects to meet an outcome
Banking, financial services or risk industry experience
Knowledge of project tools (such as Jira and Confluence), project governance, financial budgeting/forecasting and reporting.
We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model of two days in a local Head Office per week.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

About Bendigo Bank

With over 7,000 employees, we are Australian’s most trusted retail bank, our purpose is – ‘to feed into the prosperity of our customers and communities, not off it’. We are one of Australia’s most trusted brands and this isn’t something we take lightly, which means Bendigo Bank is the Bank you can be proud to work at!

Find out more about us and our incredible history here: About us | Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (bendigoadelaide.com.au)

Our perks and benefits:

Belong to a wonderful team of people. Know how we know they’re great to work with? They told us! Great benefits, work life balance, and flexibility

Bendigo Bank supports ongoing development, with the potential for a portion of education fees being reimbursed by the bank. We want you to be the best version of you, and to help you achieve that!
We know the last few years have been rough, so we have partnered with Sonder as our EAP provider that is so much more than just one-on-one counselling. At the touch of a button, you will have access to self-help 24/7 or you can live chat with a team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals to assist with anything life throws at you.
So, what are you waiting for? Come and join the better big bank!

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay: apply now!

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