Job Description
Senior Project / Program Lead to drive complex business transformation, operational improvement and commercial outcomes.
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02nd September, ****
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Senior Program Manager - Insurance Product & Technology
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10-Month Contract | Sydney
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Advance Thinking is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a significant insurance product and technology initiative within a leading General Insurance organisation.
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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.
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We are looking for a seasoned delivery leader who can provide strategic oversight while remaining hands-on and delivery focused when required.
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The Opportunity
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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.
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This role requires someone who can comfortably operate across General Insurance, technology delivery and executive leadership.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end delivery of a major insurance product technology program
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Manage multiple projects and interconnected workstreams
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Lead and support Project Managers and multidisciplinary delivery teams
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Translate product and business requirements into technology delivery outcomes
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Manage complex dependencies across business, technology and external partners
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Establish robust program governance and delivery disciplines
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Manage program financials, risks, issues and delivery performance
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Lead senior and executive stakeholder engagement
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Work across business GM, technology GM and executive leadership levels
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Navigate complex and challenging stakeholder environments
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Provide hands-on delivery leadership when required
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Drive teams towards clear business and technology outcomes
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What We're Looking For
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We are particularly interested in candidates with:
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Significant Senior Program Management experience
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Strong General Insurance experience
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Demonstrated experience delivering insurance products
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Strong technology transformation background
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Experience leading complex, multi-stream programs
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Experience managing Project Managers and large delivery teams
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Exceptional executive stakeholder management
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Strong commercial, financial and governance capability
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Insurance platform transformation experience
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Guidewire experience highly regarded
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A proactive, hands‐on delivery mindset
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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.
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Location: Sydney - strongly preferred
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Duration: 10 months
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Rate: Competitive market rates
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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.

📌 Senior Business Project Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Advance Thinking
📍 New South Wales