Project Manager

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About the Opportunity

We're seeking a highly organised and collaborative Project Manager to lead our Guidewire implementation on a 14-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension based on project needs and performance. This role offers a hybrid working model and plays a critical role in coordinating internal delivery across one of Adica's most significant technology transformation programs.

Reporting to both the Guidewire Project Manager and the Adica Program Director, you'll act as the central point of coordination for Adica's internal teams. You'll manage planning, execution, and reporting across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with project milestones, strategic objectives, and internal priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a major platform implementation and contribute to the successful delivery of Guidewire InsuranceSuite across the business.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Coordinating Adica resources involved in the Guidewire-related project, ensuring alignment with delivery milestones and internal priorities.

• Supporting the Guidewire Project Manager and Program Director with planning, reporting, and execution of Adica workstreams.

• Facilitating collaboration between business units, technology teams, and internal partners to ensure successful delivery.

• Managing project documentation including project plans, RAID logs, and status reports to support governance and transparency.

• Tracking and reporting progress of Adica deliverables, escalating risks and issues as required.

• Organising and leading internal meetings, workshops, and decision forums to support project execution.

• Ensuring adherence to Adica's project delivery standards, change management processes, and compliance requirements.

• Contributing to continuous improvement in project coordination and stakeholder engagement practices.

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in a project coordination or project management role, ideally within technology or insurance transformation programs.

• Proven ability to coordinate internal resources and manage delivery across multiple workstreams.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK) and tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, MS Project).

• Experience supporting enterprise platform implementations Guidewire experience highly desirable.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across business units and technical teams.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience working in the insurance industry or other regulated environments is advantageous.

• A proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement in project delivery and team collaboration.

Why You'll Love Working at Adica

At Adica, our people are our greatest asset. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, committed to flexibility, wellbeing, and personal growth. Here's a taste of what we offer:

• Big discounts on car insurance for you and your family

• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave for all parents, plus superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 52 weeks)

• Quarterly Wellbeing Leave days and the ability to swap Public Holidays

• A supportive Wellbeing Program and year-round employee events

• Monthly recognition awards and annual Excellence Awards

• Strong culture of internal progression and career development

• Access to the Go1 learning platform with thousands of courses

• Leadership development with Hello Monday to support your growth

• Hybrid working model – the best of both worlds

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) free, 24/7 support for you and your family

• more, because your wellbeing truly matters to us

Who We Are

Adica Insurance is an Australian-operated and regulated general insurer, backed by the global strength of the MS&AD Insurance Group, one of the world's top 20 insurance and financial services groups.

Adica exists to make insurance more human, more helpful, more transparent, and more empowering for our customers. We support our people with the same care and clarity. Together, we're creating a workplace where people thrive, teams collaborate, and customers feel truly supported.

What to Expect from Us

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Once you apply, our Talent Team will review your application. If you're shortlisted, we'll reach out for a phone chat, followed by one interview. We'll keep you updated throughout because clarity matters.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your recruiting contact know when they first reach out.