Product Development PM - FTC

Our client in the insurance industry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide operational continuity and oversee the delivery of ongoing product development and business improvement initiatives during a 5-month fixed-term contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating multiple projects, managing implementation activities, engaging stakeholders and ensuring deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines.

This opportunity is suited to a hands-on Project Manager with strong business project delivery experience who can quickly familiarise themselves with existing initiatives and independently drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple product development and business-wide projects.

• Oversee day-to-day project activities, ensuring operational continuity and progress against agreed deliverables.

• Coordinate product implementation and rollout activities.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, action logs and governance documentation.

• Monitor project milestones, dependencies, risks and outstanding actions.

• Engage internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.

• Identify and resolve project obstacles, escalating risks where necessary.

• Prepare monthly project status reports, progress updates and management presentations.

• Support the implementation of new products, services and business process improvements.

• Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance and development support to two interns.

• Ensure effective communication, documentation and reporting across all assigned projects.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Project Management, Business Management, Commerce or a related field.

• 4–7 years' relevant experience in project management, product implementation or business project delivery.

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of project planning, execution, monitoring and reporting.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders at operational and management levels.

• Proven ability to manage project timelines, risks, dependencies and deliverables.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, adapt quickly and manage competing priorities.

• Experience in insurance, financial services, product implementation or business process improvement would be advantageous.

• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would be beneficial.

• Availability to commence a five-month fixed-term assignment in January 2027.