Project Manager (Superannuation industry experience mandatory)

About Novigi 

Novigi is the data and technology partner to the Financial Services Industry with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Wollongong and Colombo, Sri Lanka. At our core, we are data-driven transformation and business optimisation experts. We partner with our clients to transform their business functions through the clever use of data and interoperability. We do this by offering a range of services and solutions.

Description:

The Project Manager will work with Novigi clients to support the successful delivery of projects. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and end to end delivery of medium to large-scale projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The Project Manager operates with autonomy on defined engagements and supports broader delivery initiatives. The role applies sound delivery judgement to manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and reporting, while engaging stakeholders to drive informed decision‑making

Responsibilities:

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of medium to large projects or defined workstreams.
• Development and management of project plans, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation
• Take accountability for scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies, change control and reporting.
• Coordinating project activities across cross-functional delivery teams, by applying delivery judgement to manage dependencies, resolve routine issues, and balance competing priorities.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders to provide clear status updates, manage expectations, and support informed decisions.
• Coach and support Associate Project Managers or delivery coordinators to uplift delivery consistency and capability.
• Apply delivery governance, controls, and standards in a disciplined and consistent manner.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated Superannuaion Project Management experience delivering technology or business transformation projects.
• Experience in Financial Services (Superannuation, Banking, or adjacent domains) must have.
• Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Consistent, predictable delivery ownership and accountability.
• Strong stakeholder communication and confidence in delivery conversations.
• Disciplined application of delivery governance and controls.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and delivery dependencies.
• Professionalism and reliability in delivery leadership.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Stakeholder Management – Engages internal and external stakeholders effectively, building trust and managing expectations within defined delivery scope.
• Communication – Adapts communication style to audience and facilitates project discussions with clarity and confidence.
• Business Acumen – Demonstrates understanding of project delivery within a commercial context and contributes to achieving client value.
• Leadership – Leads project delivery activities and supports team performance; mentors junior team members and contributes to a positive team environment.
• Delivery & Technical Capability – Strong understanding of:
• Project planning and scheduling
• Cost and budget management
• Risk and issue management
• Resource and capacity planning
• Governance and reporting frameworks
• Proficiency in project tools (MS Project, Jira, Planner, reporting tools).

Behavioural Expectations:

• Aligned to Novigi’s role competency framework, the Project Manager is expected to:
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving and continuous improvement within their delivery scope.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and contribute to portfolio-level outcomes.
• Build strong working relationships and contribute positively to team culture.

Why our clients love Novigi:

Novigi moves quickly, thinks sharply, and delivers what’s been agreed. Clients tell us we’re easy to work with because we stay focused on outcomes, cut through complexity, and keep communication open and honest. Behind that simplicity sits a huge depth of industry expertise and serious technical capability, built from years of working across superannuation, data, integration, and complex platforms. Our culture of innovation, collaboration and banter shows up in how we work day to day: teams that slot in seamlessly, challenge constructively, adapt as needs shift, and stay committed to getting the right things done well.

Only those candidates chosen to proceed will be contacted.