Project Manager

About the role

MUFG Retirement Solutions (RS) business under the MUFG Pensions & Market Services group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality, client-specific projects for a key superannuation client. This role is critical to the ongoing partnership between MUFG RS business and the client and plays a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed quality outcomes.

You will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery across a portfolio of initiatives, including business improvement, system upgrades, legislative and IT projects. Many of these involve complex system integrations, APIs, and production deployments.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager and working closely with internal stakeholders, the client and external vendors, you will act as the central conduit - translating business, technical and client requirements into well-planned, successfully delivered outcomes. This is an opportunity to operate in a complex, highly regulated financial services environment, where strong stakeholder management, delivery discipline and commercial acumen are essential.

This role is Perth-based and requires candidates to reside locally, with regular onsite attendance at our Perth CBD office.

Key responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, ensuring strong stakeholder alignment and clear outcomes, with a consistent focus on member experience

Proactively manage risks, governance and reporting, maintaining high standards of compliance and delivery discipline

Reporting directly to the Portfolio Manager and working alongside the Senior Project Manager, coordinate and prioritise project-related work, ensuring effective allocation and alignment of Business Analyst resources while maintaining adherence to PMO reporting requirements

Provide regular reporting and updates to the Portfolio Manager on project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery status, escalating any risks,issues, or roadblocks in a timely manner, and seeking approval for any changes to scope or key dates

Drive continuous improvement, develop procedures and support the establishment of new ways of working and best practices

Bring strong soft skills: a positive, “can-do” attitude, resilience, and the ability to influence and work effectively with multiple stakeholders

Support and motivate others, adapting to changing priorities while contributing to a high-performing team culture

About you

You are a confident, positive, delivery-focused Project Manager with experience operating in complex IT and/or financial services environments. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities and engaging with senior stakeholders.

Essential experience & capabilities

Proven project management experience delivering business, regulatory and/or technology initiatives

Strong planning, organisation and ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments

Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, including negotiation and the ability to navigate complex environments

Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a calm, pragmatic and positive (“can-do”) attitude

Ability to manage risk, resolve issues and adapt to changing priorities

Comfortable taking on varied, hands-on responsibilities, including coordinating Business Analysts, contributing to business analysis activities (e.g. requirements gathering, documentation, stakeholder workshops), and supporting delivery as needed

Demonstrated ability to leverage prior experience to introduce, define and embed improved ways of working, including process documentation, tracking mechanisms and delivery practices

Willingness to support project release activities outside of standard business hours, including weekend work where required

Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies

Desirable experience & capabilities

Experience in superannuation or financial services industry

What we offer

Hybrid working model, with a blend of home and office-based work in Perth CBD

Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects within a leading financial services environment

A collaborative and supportive team culture that values initiative, accountability and continuous improvement

The opportunity to shape and influence ways of working, contributing to improved delivery practices and processes

Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic client engagement

A role with variety, autonomy and the ability to make a tangible impact on delivery outcomes

Some of our Employment Benefits

Flexible and Hybrid Working – enabling our employees to work in the office and at home

Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave

Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.

Talent Referral Program

Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support

Employee discounts – Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft!

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Culture at MUFG Pension & Market Services

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

How to apply

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

Our MUFG Retirement Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.

By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.