Senior Project Manager - Technology chez ASX

ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets

Why join the ASX?

When you join ASX, you’re joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.

In your new role, you’ll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub. 

Want to know why we are a great place to work, click on the link to learn more.

www.asx.com.au/about/careers/a-great-place-to-work

We are more than a securities exchange!

The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines. 

We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology.  Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.

We’re proud of the diversity of our organisation and the culture of inclusion that all our people help to build every day. Our employee-led groups are known for celebrating cultural and religious events, championing LGBTIQ+ inclusion (recently achieving AWEI Bronze), inspiring giving and volunteering, promoting gender equality, and wellbeing.  We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and a member of the Champions of Change Coalition for the advancement of gender equality in Australia. 

Key purpose of the role
Responsible for planning, executing, and delivering IT Infrastructure projects on time, and within budget. This role oversees the upgrade of technology infrastructure supporting the critical systems at the heart of Australia’s financial markets.   
        

Your team

The Infrastructure Portfolio Delivery team (IPD) serves as the link between the Lines of Business (LoB) and infrastructure technical teams, facilitating seamless coordination and delivery of technology infrastructure change

Your responsibilities

• Manage a tier-1 technology infrastructure project to upgrade critical network infrastructure supporting our equities and derivatives trading platforms
• Lead a team of 30+ resources either wholly or partially allocated to the project
• Establish a positive and collaborative team culture that takes ownership and meets project goals and milestones
• Engagement with key project stakeholders including senior executives, and regulators
• Reporting to project steering guidance group for decision making and escalation
• Manage and report on project risks, assumptions, issues, decisions, and dependencies
• Developing detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget management
• Facilitating communication and collaboration among team members and external vendors
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, standards, and best practices throughout the project lifecycle
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes

Your experience and qualifications

Must have

• 10+ years’ experience in the delivery of mission critical, complex technology infrastructure projects
• A sound understanding of Networking and Connectivity
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Highly desirable – Experience with managing relationships and establishing trust with senior executives
• Experience in Financial Services or similarly highly regulated industries

Nice to have

• 5 years plus experience in a technical delivery orientated role
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as cloud computing
• Experience in vendor management and contract negotiations
• Knowledge of ITIL disciplines

We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you’ll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the criteria of this role. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process to help you present your best self, please let us know.

At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and dynamic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks completed as part of the on-boarding process.