At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality assurance for major projects, ensuring deliverables meet high standards.
- Company: Major general insurer with a strategic focus and strong governance.
- Benefits: Attractive salary of $210,000 plus super, hybrid work model.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach teams and drive quality across the project lifecycle.
- Why this job: Make impactful decisions that shape project success and influence senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in project management, experience in APRA-regulated environments.
- Build the quality assurance framework for a major general insurer's strategic portfolio
- Independent, governance-only role with real influence over gate and funding decisions. Direct visibility to Sponsors, the EPMO and the Board
- Permanent role - $210,000 Inclusive Super
- Senior Manager, Delivery Assurance
- Short Summary
Own the independent assurance of project deliverable quality, from Concept through to Benefits Realisation.
You'll decide whether projects are gate-ready and fund-ready, giving Sponsors and Steering Committees a clear view.
Not just delivery – Sydney Based – Hybrid working
Key Responsibilities
- Design and own the Deliverables Quality Framework and Criteria Matrix across the full project lifecycle
- Independently review Business Cases, Requirements, Risk Assessments, Benefits and Implementation Plans at every gate
- Test for completeness, consistency, traceability and APRA alignment (CPS 230)
- Call out gaps between deliverables, risk registers and target state design
- Recommend whether projects should proceed, with clear rationale
- Feed independent quality insight into portfolio health and monthly governance reporting
- Escalate substandard deliverables with clear remediation paths
- Coach delivery teams and partner with Risk, Compliance and Finance
- Key Requirements
- 10+ years in project, program or PMO/EPMO roles, including assurance or gate review
- Experience in an APRA-regulated entity (insurance, banking or super) with CPS 230 exposure
- Strong risk management grounding (ISO 31000, RCSA)
- Hands-on use of PMI, PRINCE2 or Stage-Gate methodologies
- Sharp financial acumen to challenge budgets, forecasts and benefits
- Confident challenging senior leads and Sponsors under pressure
- Clear, concise written communication for senior stakeholders
- Desirable: PMP or PRINCE2, P3O, ISO 31000 qualification
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Senior Manager, Delivery Assurance in Sydney employer: Lanson Partners
Lanson Partners is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of Sydney. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in a high-growth environment. Our hybrid work model promotes flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful financial strategies that drive the organisation's success.
