Project Manager - International

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Job Description

Project Manager

Work Environment: Hybrid
Location: London, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead and deliver impactful projects at one of the world's largest pension funds.
Shape the future of asset management through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Enjoy flexible hybrid working to support your professional and personal priorities.

About Us

At AustralianSuper, our purpose is clear: helping members achieve their best financial position in retirement. With over £180bn in assets under management, we are a global leader in the pension fund industry. Our London office is central to our international growth, and we're seeking a skilled Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

We believe in flexible hybrid working arrangements, empowering you to balance your career ambitions with your personal life.

The Opportunity

This is a unique chance to manage end-to-end delivery of projects within our international project portfolio. As a Project Manager, you'll provide expertise in scoping, planning, RAID management, progress monitoring, and governance-ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders across both our International and Australian offices, collaborating with business and functional teams at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage projects from scoping through to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful outcomes.
• Scoping & Planning: Lead the creation of business cases, define project outcomes, and develop structured activity and resource plans.
• Financial Management: Create and manage project budgets, ensuring effective use of resources.
• RAID Management: Identify and manage Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Execution & Monitoring: Build and lead high-performing project teams, monitor progress, and communicate key updates to stakeholders.
• Governance: Establish fit-for-purpose governance structures, facilitate decision-making, and ensure compliance with project management frameworks.
• Change Management: Support organisational change initiatives, working independently and with specialist resources.
• Project Assurance: Ensure adherence to AustralianSuper's Project Management Delivery Framework and promote integration with global delivery capabilities.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering excellent outcomes.

• Experience: Project Manager, with responsibility for medium to large projects (£1m+ budgets), ideally within asset management.
• Sector Knowledge: Experience in technology vendor implementation (SAAS), portfolio management/trading/investment capability builds, regulatory change (e.g., FCA), and operating model transformation.
• Project Management Skills: Proven ability to apply and tailor project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong facilitation, chairing, and stakeholder engagement skills. Able to communicate complex concepts clearly at all levels.
• Analytical Mindset: Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and root cause identification skills.
• Team Player: Collaborative, decisive, proactive, and passionate about continuous improvement.
• Qualifications: Project Management qualification from a professional body (APMG essential). MBA, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar qualifications are desirable.

Why Join Us?

At AustralianSuper, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive. You'll enjoy:

• A flexible hybrid work environment designed to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for career development and growth within a global organisation.
• The chance to make a real impact, delivering projects that shape the future of asset management.

We actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups-even if you don't tick every box.

What's Next?

If you're ready to take on a pivotal role where you can innovate, collaborate, and deliver meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

At AustralianSuper, we are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please let us know.

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