Colonial First State Logo

Colonial First State

Program Manager

Posted Yesterday
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
In-Office
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
Leads the Retirement Program portfolio, coordinating product development, digital engagement, and retention initiatives. Responsibilities include prioritization, resource and budget management, program reporting, governance, risk and issue escalation, change control, planning, and discovery of new initiatives. The role partners with project and delivery managers and manages executive stakeholders in a complex financial services environment.
The summary above was generated by AI

Are you ready to be part of an organisation that values expertise, passion and diversity? At CFS we know that the foundation of our success lies in our exceptional people. We believe in celebrating individuality, have a passion for high performance and creating an environment where you can unleash your full potential. Our people enable us to make a difference and deliver exceptional experiences to help our customers achieve financial freedom.

 

Your Team

Enterprise Delivery team is part of CFS’s Transformation, Technology and Operations business unit which is accountable for project delivery across the organisation. The Program Manager of the Retirement Program, reports to the Director of Delivery. The role leads a program of work which includes several product development, digital engagement and retention initiatives.

 

Your Responsibilities

  • Prioritisation and management of program of initiatives to ensure smoothed across the year, fully resourced and delivered within agreed timelines and budget.

  • Ownership and management of program level reporting forum (PSG and EDF).

  • Documentation of program materials (financials, status, risks, issues and change control requests) for Program Steering Group.

  • First point of escalation for project managers and/or solution delivery managers.

  • Working with project managers and/or solution delivery managers to ensure appropriate project governance is established for initiatives and conduct regular review of project status, financials, risks and issues with project managers, assisting where needed to resolve or escalate issues.

  • Manage change control process for program (funding requests, change requests etc) to ensure program remains within agreed business plan (scope, timings, budget).

  • Quarterly and yearly planning for program.

  • Initial Discovery of new initiatives kicking off within program.

 

Your Capability and Experience

  • Sound knowledge in both Waterfall and Agile delivery approaches

  • Experience in delivering projects that involve product development and vendor selection and onboarding.

  • Expert in Business Project/Program Management end-to-end (not just IT delivery)

  • Exposure to working in large and complex environments, including IT business dependencies 

  • Proven track record managing programs of work and experiences in dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders up to executive levels

  • Experience in the Wealth Management is ideal, otherwise Financial Services industry experience is mandatory

 

What to Expect

 

At CFS, you'll be working among the very best in the wealth management industry. It's an inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success. Other things to look forward to:

 

  • Access to CFS Employer Super, which offers an expansive investment menu and flexible insurance solutions 

  • Support with financial services, including discounts on home loans and daily bank accounts through our partnership with a leading financial institution

  • Access to 24/7 confidential support covering safety, medical and mental health services  

  • Additional leave day to celebrate your birthday
  • Life Leave - 3 days per annum to focus on your wellbeing or celebrate a special event

  • Exclusive discounts on retail, travel and entertainment

 

 

CFS Culture

 

At CFS we are committed to creating a thriving environment where individuals can flourish. We believe that success is built upon strong teams, and we are dedicated to celebrating uniqueness, championing individuality and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that when you can truly be yourself, you can unlock your full potential. 

 

Apply today and join us in helping Australians to achieve their financial freedom. 

 

Please note, CFS requires all candidates to have full work rights in Australia.

 

Where we have preferred candidates, background checks (including Police, Employment, Bankruptcy checks, ASIC banned and disqualified persons) will be completed prior to the final preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. The outcomes of the background checks do not preclude the preferred candidate, however, they will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the role.

 

This role can be based on Gadigal Land (Sydney).


HQ

Colonial First State Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office

George St, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

Similar Jobs

13 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Saint Leonards Creek, New South Wales, AUS
Junior
Junior
Blockchain • Fintech • Payments • Consulting • Cryptocurrency • Cybersecurity • Quantum Computing
Leads Mastercard Cardholder Services programs across Asia Pacific markets, particularly Australia and New Zealand. Responsibilities include strategic planning, market development, stakeholder and client relationship management, program execution, operational escalations, billing oversight, risk mitigation, and P&L performance. The role develops roadmaps, tracks performance, identifies growth opportunities, supports upselling, and collaborates with Finance, Product, Account Management, vendors, and service providers.
Top Skills: DomoMicrosoft AccessExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordTableau
19 Days Ago
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Senior level
Digital Media • Information Technology • Software • Design
Manage Canva’s global Education Content program, coordinating planning, production, budgets, workforce operations, reporting, communications, and cross-functional initiatives. Build scalable processes, tracking systems, and automations across distributed teams while aligning content funnels, product, marketing, partnerships, and international stakeholders. Support senior leaders and improve delivery efficiency through AI and workflow automation.
Top Skills: Artificial IntelligenceMonday.ComSlackWorkflow Automation
One Month Ago
Hybrid
Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Entry level
Entry level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
Own and mature the enterprise Business Continuity Management System across Australia and Asia. Lead business impact analyses, establish recovery objectives, coordinate continuity plans, deliver training, run exercises and simulations, and maintain audit and certification readiness. The role also supports customer and regulator reviews, tracks contractual continuity commitments, and advises senior leadership on operational resilience across critical infrastructure environments.
Top Skills: Apra Cps 230Iso 22301Iso 27001Security Of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018

What you need to know about the Sydney Tech Scene

From opera to comedy shows, the Sydney Opera House hosts more than 1,600 performances a year, yet its entertainment sector isn't the only one taking center stage. The city's tech sector has earned a reputation as one of the fastest-growing in the region. More specifically, its IT sector stands out as the country's third-largest, growing at twice the rate of overall employment in the past decade as businesses continue to digitize their operations to stay competitive.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account