Project Manager - Acquisitions Integration

About the role

Howden Pacific, part of the Howden Broking Group, is looking for a commercially minded Project Manager to lead the structured integration of acquisitions and strategic initiatives across the Pacific region. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role ideally sits in Sydney or Auckland and works across Operations, Finance, HR, IT, Brand, Distribution and acquired businesses to deliver commercial, operational and cultural synergies.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end integration workstreams and strategic projects across multiple business functions
• Develop and maintain integration plans, project roadmaps, milestones, action logs and RAID registers
• Track financial, operational and qualitative performance measures, including synergy and benefits realisation
• Support Day 1 readiness and post-acquisition transition activities
• Prepare project updates, dashboards and executive reporting for senior leaders and governance forums
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, maintain stakeholder alignment and resolve delivery blockers
• Monitor project risks, dependencies and mitigation actions through disciplined governance
• Support process, system and operating model improvements, and contribute to change, communication and training activities

Required profile

• At least 3 to 5 years' experience in project management, corporate development, business operations or a related environment; insurance experience is highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience supporting post-merger integration or complex cross-functional transformation projects
• Commercial and financial acumen, including interpreting business cases, performance data and synergy models
• Strong analytical, reporting and documentation skills, with attention to detail
• Confident communication and stakeholder management, including with senior leaders
• Proactive and adaptable in a growing environment

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Project management tools

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary continuance insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Bonus leave benefit, with up to two extra weeks of paid leave per year

The position is permanent. Applications are made online via the Apply button, with a resume and a short summary.