PMO Lead

**PMO Lead**

**What can you expect?**
- As the PMO Lead you will play a critical role in driving the execution of a large multi-year Business Risk Transformation program. Leading the delivery engine of this regulatory remediation plan for Mercer Superannuation, you will be accountable for ensuring success is achieved throughout all phases of Design, Implement & Embed,
- Collaborating closely with program stakeholders, the PMO Lead develops a comprehensive and integrated program to meet all deliverables and criteria within the regulatory remediation plan. You will create and execute delivery & governance frameworks and processes to the highest quality standards and with best practice project management assurance and oversight.
- 2-year contract initially

**What is in it for you?**

At Mercer, we recognise that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.

We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more
- 2-year contract
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
- Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues

**We will count on you to**:

- Developing and overseeing program standards, tools, processes and quality control for remediation plan design and delivery
- Orchestrating prioritisation of Hub resources to support program and stream delivery
- Develop and implement program governance standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent and effective program management practices.
- Collaborate with program stakeholders to develop comprehensive program plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Establish mechanisms for tracking and controlling program progress, risks, and issues.
- Coordinate and optimise allocation of program resources, including budget, personnel, and technology, to support program delivery.
- Development, management and ownership of 3 work packages as part of Remediation Plan deliverables; Program Charter, Resourcing and Project Assurance Framework
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leaders, project teams, and external partners, to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and support for the program.
- Proactive engagement and respond to needs of Program Director and Executive stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring timely resolution to minimize impact on program outcomes.

**What you need to have**:

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management, preferably within financial services.
- Experience in Regulatory Remediation Plans (preferable)
- Experience in program management, with a focus on PMO leadership, preferably in a complex and dynamic organisational environment. Experience in leading large-scale transformation programs is highly desirable
- Proven experience in establishing and leading PMOs, with a deep understanding of program management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong business acumen and financial skills
- People management skills
- Demonstrated stakeholder management capabilities
- Ability to work effectively across the organisation
- Self-motivation with initiative, energy and drive to succeed
- Flexible approach, thriving on change and innovation, balanced by attention to detail, risk management and structured thinking

**About us**:

- Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._