Working as a contract Project Manager for one of Australia's leading wealth management organisations offers the successful candidate a fantastic work/life balance and the opportunity to manage some of the more market-leading, cutting-edge projects in funds management and trading system development.

YOU WILL:

• Identify, evaluate, specify and implement business system solutions
• Manage and or contribute as a team member, in one or more business systems projects, managing multiple projects where needed
• Liaise closely with business units to identify opportunities that will improve overall business performance
• Liaise with external software and hardware vendors
• Conceptualise innovative yet practical and commercially viable business system strategies into manageable tasks, set clearly defined objectives and priorities, clarify action steps for achieving the objectives, produce comprehensive project plans, and anticipate and make provision for potential problems and pitfalls
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences
• Work effectively with other Project Managers

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• Team focused communicator
• Results oriented and committed to quality management
• Ability to identify and understand client needs and respond in a timely and professional manner
• A demonstrated ability to work with staff at all levels to solve complex business problems
• A broad technology background with an in-depth understanding of business focused applications and industry business trends in use, and a vision for future innovation.
• A willingness and ability to work under challenging deadlines
• A pro-active and flexible attitude with the ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail, with  the ability to drive and influence, whilst building, maintaining and improving, business and IT relationships
• An implicit understanding of the inter-relationship of systems implementation, business-process re-engineering and organisational change
• Clear understanding of the Funds Management industry and administration process, supporting structures and technology infrastructure would be viewed favourably, along with relevant tertiary or industry qualifications

SKILLS:

• Excellent project management, business analysis, design, specification and business system skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills

There is a road-map of at least 18 months of work for the successful candidate, though the initial contract will be 6-months.  The daily rate, inclusive of superannuation, is $700-770 per day.

To apply for this role, please use the link below or call Mark on 02 8234 3518 to discuss the role in more detail.