Senior Manager - Project Risk
Core
Lead independent Line 2 risk oversight and challenge for major projects, transformation programs, and enterprise risks at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Role type
Senior Manager, Project Risk & Oversight (Second Line of Defense)
Builds
Independent review, challenge, and insight capabilities for the Bank's strategic change portfolio.
Domain
Banking / Financial Services / Enterprise Risk Management / Project Governance
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Project risk management, Program assurance, Transformation governance, Enterprise risk, Internal audit, Risk-based oversight, Executive influence, Root cause analysis, Portfolio-level risk assessment, Reporting to governance forums
Preferred skills
Professional qualifications in risk, project management, or internal audit, Experience with technology/cyber/infrastructure transformation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead a small team providing independent Line 2 oversight of major projects and transformation initiatives. Provide independent advice and constructive challenge to executives and governance committees on delivery and delivered risks. Assess delivery confidence across scope, schedule, cost, benefits, and controls. Identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and systemic themes across the change portfolio. Lead targeted reviews, thematic assessments, and deep dives at critical decision points. Produce concise, decision-useful reporting for senior management and Board committees. Influence improvements to project governance and risk management frameworks. Lead, coach, and develop team members.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight