Growth & Initiatives Manager Apply
locations: Auckland, NZ-AIA New Zealand
time type: Full time
posted on: Posted Yesterday
time left to apply: End Date: November 29, 2024 (13 days left to apply)
job requisition id: JR-53269
BELIEVE IN BETTER Do you believe in leading the way to a better, healthier, more sustainable future?
At AIA we've started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. It's finding new ways to not only better people's lives, but to better the communities and environments we live in. As the largest listed company on the HKSE, we've been proudly making a difference for people and communities across Asia for over a century. And we build on this every day with our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030.
And to get there, we need leaders with the courage, clarity and humanity to inspire, guide and support their teams to thrive every day - in the work they do and the life they live. Our leaders always have and will play a vital part in our journey to help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives, build healthier societies and cultivate healthier environments that better everyone.
If this sounds like you, read on.
The opportunity: In this role, reporting into the Head of ASB Partnership, you will be responsible for managing and successfully delivering projects and key initiatives that align with the strategic goals of the ASB/AIA partnership. You will oversee key relationships across both organizations, ensuring that projects are implemented on time, within budget, and meet quality standards to deliver expected benefits.
Your efforts will be focused on achieving excellence for our ASB partner, AIA, and our shared customers.
Key responsibilities include: Leading the successful delivery of ASB/AIA partnership initiatives and projects to achieve their full business benefits.Managing the ASB/AIA project portfolio overview of the delivery teams, directing resources and stakeholders to meet objectives within agreed timelines, budgets, scopes, and quality.Collaborating closely with the Head of ASB Partnership and team to ensure alignment between delivery and strategic business goals.Prioritising and managing relationships with stakeholders across AIA and ASB.Partnering with project sponsors and owners to maintain strategic alignment of delivery with business objectives.Guiding stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams in developing effective solutions.Facilitating workshops for commercial and project-related initiatives.Ensuring a clear understanding and application of risk and control management responsibilities across all activities. Ideally, you'll bring: Passion, drive, enthusiasm, and professionalism.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional relationship management skills, with a proven track record of building strong connections at all levels, both internally and externally.Strong negotiation and influencing abilities, with a talent for collaborating to develop solutions that meet business needs.Solid understanding of project management principles.Knowledge of the financial services or insurance industry (preferred). Why choose AIA? Opportunities to grow within the business through internal mobility.Competitive employee benefits that include insurances, an Employee Share Purchase Scheme and an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge.Membership to AIA Vitality, our science-backed health and wellbeing programme that provides the guidance, tools, and rewards to get more out of life and start thriving.A supportive and inclusive workplace.Flexible working arrangements. If you believe you can help guide us towards a better tomorrow, apply now!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. AIA NZ values diversity in the workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job ad expires close of business, Thursday 28th of November. Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.
Interested Candidates: Apply using the 'Apply' button. No emailed applications accepted.
You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date. THE AIA DIFFERENCE Many companies claim to be different, but at AIA, we live and breathe it. Being different is who we are, what we believe, and how we help make positive health and wellbeing changes to the lives of New Zealanders every day.
Join our dream, to champion New Zealand to be one of the healthiest and best protected nations in the world.
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