Project Manager
First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
SUMMARY:
Project Manager
POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an experienced, delivery-focused Project Manager to join our Software Development team. This role offers the opportunity to plan, coordinate and deliver technology and business projects across Fedgroup's in-house systems, supporting Retirement and Group Benefits, Life Insurance, Unit Trusts, Impact Farming, Utilities Management and our client app. You'll manage projects across the full Software Development Life Cycle, facilitate Agile delivery and work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deliver against strategic priorities. What to Expect: Manage projects through the full life cycle, from concept and planning to implementation and handover to operations Prioritise projects based on strategic importance, resource availability, business requirements and impact Deliver regulatory compliance initiatives, new product launches and system implementations across web, mobile, broker and client platforms Coordinate project resources, balancing competing priorities, team capacity and budgets Manage multi-system release cycles, ensuring audit, governance and compliance requirements are met Facilitate and own Agile ceremonies, including Kanban and Scrum events, in line with the organisation's scaled Agile framework Implement and maintain change control and prioritisation processes aligned to measurable business outcomes Maintain project plans, dashboards and governance frameworks Report regularly on progress, risks, dependencies, capacity and timelines to the Senior Software Developer and senior stakeholders Work with stakeholders across IT, Compliance, Legal, Marketing and Operations to define requirements and manage expectations Proactively identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, adapting plans as business requirements change Facilitate retrospectives, coach team members and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and tools What You'll Bring: Qualifications Bachelor's degree, diploma or equivalent in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Management or a related field Recognised project management or Agile certification, such as CSM, PSM I\/II, CSP, PMI-ACP or PMP, or an advanced project management qualification Experience Minimum of 5 years' project management experience, working with and leading cross-functional Agile teams Experience managing technology or software development projects Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum, and of the SDLC Knowledge of Lean Software Development and other relevant methodologies Experience using tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps Practical experience with scaled Agile frameworks (advantageous) Financial services experience, particularly delivering regulatory or system implementation projects in investments, insurance, retirement or lending (advantageous) Competencies Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide cross-functional teams Excellent verbal and written communication Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities Confident facilitating meetings and driving clear outcomes and actions Ability to influence stakeholders at different levels of the organisation Analytical, with the ability to navigate complex business and technical structures Adaptable, solution-oriented and willing to challenge existing processes