Programme Manager

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

• Initiative Owner of the Digi 2.0 initiative within the Digital Programme
• Responsible for completing discovery and moving ahead with delivery of the next generation Westpac NZ Banking application and underlying technology stack (aka App & Stack 2.0)  
• Multi year initiative
• Management of $6-10m budget annually
• Looking for experience / exposure to the following:
  • Leading large scale banking and platform migration activity - in particular digital enablement layers and customer facing systems/applications. 
  • Exec level stakeholder management.
  • Management of 3rd party and key supplier agreements
  • Waterfall and Agile experience and ability to facilitate the delivery of squad based engineering work.  

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Essential skills

• Strong understanding of Project Management lifecycle and experience applying to practical situations
 
• Demonstrated ability to identify complex risks, lead project reviews and develop risk mitigation strategies
 
• Good understanding of Agile methodology and ability to breakdown scope in to epics, stories and and prioritise effectively.
 
• Leading complex business and technical change projects in a corporate environment. 
 
• Strong internal and external stakeholder management and communication skills

• High level view of regulatory and enterprise wide change internally and within the financial services industry.

Desirable skills

• Current Project Management and Agile certification

• 7 + years post qualification experience within IT/Financial or related field managing complex projects

• Relevant business, functional

Capabilities

• Experienced in Project Management proficiency

• Effective Communication
Stakeholder Engagement

• Team Collaboration

• Attention to detail

• Willingness to ongoing professional development in industry and project management related fields.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we're working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we've been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we're lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant 'W' on our building doesn't just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We're a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We're recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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