Senior Project / Program Lead to drive complex business transformation, operational improvement and commercial outcomes.
02nd September, ****
Senior Program Manager - Insurance Product & Technology
10-Month Contract | Sydney
Advance Thinking is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a significant insurance product and technology initiative within a leading General Insurance organisation.
This is a senior, highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing the technology delivery of a new insurance product, working across business, product, technology, external partners and executive leadership.
We are looking for a seasoned delivery leader who can provide strategic oversight while remaining hands-on and delivery focused when required.
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of a complex, multi-stream program and lead Project Managers and broader delivery teams to take a new insurance product from business and product requirements through technology build and implementation.
This role requires someone who can comfortably operate across General Insurance, technology delivery and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of a major insurance product technology program
Manage multiple projects and interconnected workstreams
Lead and support Project Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams
Translate product and business requirements into technology delivery outcomes
Manage complex dependencies across business, technology and external partners




Establish strong program governance and delivery disciplines
Manage program financials, risks, issues and delivery performance
Lead senior and executive stakeholder engagement
Work across business GM, technology GM and executive leadership levels
Navigate complex and challenging stakeholder environments
Provide hands-on delivery leadership when required
Drive teams towards clear business and technology outcomes
What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
Significant Senior Program Management experience
Strong General Insurance experience
Demonstrated experience delivering insurance products
Robust technology transformation background
Experience leading complex, multi-stream programs
Experience managing Project Managers and large delivery teams
Exceptional executive stakeholder management
Strong commercial, financial and governance capability
Insurance platform transformation experience
Guidewire experience highly regarded
A proactive, hands‐on delivery mindset
This is not a governance‐only Program Manager role.
The successful candidate will be comfortable overseeing a significant program while rolling up their sleeves and getting directly involved when delivery requires it.
Location:
Sydney - strongly preferred
Duration:
10 months
Rate:
Competitive market rates
If you've successfully led the delivery of insurance products, Guidewire transformation or major General Insurance technology programs, we'd particularly like to hear from you.
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