Project Management Practice Lead

4 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand TOWER Insurance Full time

**What you will be doing**

By providing leadership and guidance, the Project Management Practice Lead helps Project Managers and Delivery Coordinators develop their skills and capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

**Dive into the Heart of Your Responsibilities**:

- Lead and manage Project Managers and Delivery Coordinators, including supporting professional development
- Lead and uplift the programme/project management at Tower by setting consistent standards, frameworks and best practices
- Identify external (or where appropriate design and deliver internal) training programmes and certifications to build project management skills and capabilities within Tower
- Offer expert advice and mentorship to Project Managers, ensuring adherence to Transformation Office set methods and tools
- Identify areas for improvement in project management processes and implement enhancements to optimise project delivery
- Engage with senior leadership to provide insights into Tower's project management capability
- Oversee the allocation and utilisation of Project managers and Delivery Coordinators across projects, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project performance and drive continuous improvement of Project Managers and Delivery Coordinators

**What You'll Need**
- 5+ years experience as a Project Manager Practice Lead, or similar role, ideally within the financial services industry
- Has deep knowledge of project management principles and practices, ideally with a relevant certification (e.g. PMP, Prince2)
- Experience in shaping a complex organisation's approach to project management by influencing cultural and behavioural change to embrace best practice
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop talent and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Has knowledge of the software delivery lifecycle and Agile development methodologies and tools
- Understanding of financial principles and budgeting to manage project costs and ensure financial accountability
- Experience in implementing and managing Agile methodologies within a project management framework

**Our Commitment**

We 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 table**

In 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



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