Manager, Project Management

Manager, Project Management – Sydney, Australia

Are you looking for a role that takes your Project Management skills to a whole new level? Would you like to be a part of a great initiative happening in Western Union to reimagine the customer experience and to enable the vision of making the cross-currency, cross-border money movement seamless for our customers? Join Western Union as an Agile Project Manager.

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

This position will oversee several large and complex projects and ensure that they are planned, managed and governed in a transparent and disciplined manner.  You’ll develop and maintain strong partnership with the Business Sponsor to gain understanding of requirements, sustain open dialogue to manage product backlog efficiently, to facilitate and drive the benefits of the project. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Support and educate the Business Sponsors, stakeholders with a focus on shifting projects towards using more Agile principles and methodologies to preserve the team from external pressures which may inhibit its productivity and to enact such project methods in their lines of business.  
• Manage daily scrums to maximize team output, facilitate sprint ceremonies and conflict resolution, hold teams accountable for their commitments and help remove roadblocks to their work.
• Effectively communicate with senior management and the project governance authorities (Business Sponsor, project board, steering committee etc), and manage the overall configuration and status of the project.
• Contribute to and help define. document and standardize Agile processes and metrics.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences within and outside of the Sprint Team (Stakeholders, Executives) and possess the ability to work with and influence a wide range of stakeholders (business, compliance, Legal, IT, ) to remove impediments to sprint commitments.
   

Role Requirements 

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience in project management including experience in managing distributed Scrum teamsStrong working knowledge of AB&C laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements, in particular US FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
• Must possess excellent organization, prioritization and negotiation skills and have strong written and oral communication skill; self-starter and can work independently.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) qualifications are highly preferred.
• As an advocate of Agile Principles, you should be able to apply RBC Agile Management Framework and well documented Agile techniques (User Stories, Burndown techniques, Acceptance Test Driven Development, Continuous testing).

Applications will be accepted in 28 days starting from the posting date of this advertisement.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company — transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/.  

Benefits 

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few 
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

Your Australia specific benefits include:

• Life / Accident Coverage
• Superannuation Plan
• Paid Time Offs
• Employee Wellness
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. 

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

10-11-2024

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.