VP, Business Change presso Pacificlife

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Job Description

The VP of Business Change is a newly created role responsible for leading our business strategic programme and project delivery globally, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. You will also lead and transform the PL Re Project Management Office.

This role provides leadership to a team of Change professionals (primarily Project Management and Project Management Office) and delivers programme and project success through value-add insights and direction, supported by best practice methodologies, tools, and governance.

You will bring a strong understanding of portfolio management, governance, and enterprise transformation and will have experience of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in complex environments.

The role requires a strong background in the Insurance/Reinsurance sector.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Define and evolve the Project Management Office strategy, structure, and operating model.
• Provide timely value add insights to maximise project/programme success, which are insightful and trusted by the Business.
• Establish and enforce project governance frameworks, standards, and KPIs.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize and align initiatives with strategic objectives.

Portfolio Management

• Oversee the PL Re business project portfolio, ensuring optimal project resource allocation and risk management.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, timelines, and outcomes across all business units.
• Provide executive-level reporting and insights on portfolio health and delivery status.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Project and Programme Managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, value add and continuous improvement.
• Drive capability building through training, recruitment, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure that the team is trusted and knowledgeable about the business to have the appropriate insight and thus influence.

Methodology & Tools

• Champion the adoption of standardized project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), that can then appropriately used to the circumstance.
• Oversee the use of PMO and Change tools and platforms to support planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Continuously improve processes to enhance delivery efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key liaison between business, technology teams, and business leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication to resolve issues and drive outcomes.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed and met throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in program management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management, governance, and enterprise transformation.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in complex environments.
• Experience in working in the insurance/reinsurance industry is essential
• Ideally, PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification preferred; Agile/Scrum certifications a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution.
• Skilled in navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Good financial acumen and business orientation.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Working For Pacific Life Re

Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team building days to strengthen our team's connection with each other and reflect on their successes.

Providing employees with a healthy work-life balance is very important to our culture. We have a wide range of employee benefits and we host regular social activities and well being initiatives. We are also committed to supporting our employee's involvement in their communities, by actively fundraising, hosting charity events and overseeing volunteering opportunities.

Benefits (Only for Permanent and Fixed Term Employees)

Leave

• 25 days of annual leave with option to buy/sell more days 

• Adoption and fertility leave 

• Generous enhanced parental leave 

Healthcare

• Comprehensive private insurance coverage for employee and dependents

• Group Life Insurance coverage of 9x basic annual salary and Group Income Protection up to 75% of basic annual salary 

• Optical benefits 

Savings & Retirement

• 15% combined employee/employer contributions 

Wellness

• Subsidized gym membership 

• Access to Employee Assistance Program 

• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 

• Time off for volunteering 

• Charitable matching of employee donations 

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact us about your needs so that we can discuss these with you to make sure that suitable adjustments are made, where possible.

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