Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Performance

Job title: Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Performance

Company: AustralianSuper


Job description: Job Description:

• Help to drive outcomes that impact millions of Australians
• Permanent Opportunity based in either Melbourne or Sydney
• Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues.​ We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and deliver better outcomes for members.Your New Role:Reporting to the Principal, Strategy & Performance, the Senior Manager, Strategic Planning & Performance is responsible for preparing an annual recommendation of the Fund’s strategic posture and priorities, with consideration of the Fund’s performance, financials, competitive positioning, capability requirements, differentiation in market, progress towards strategic targets and other relevant considerations. This results in a rolling three-year Strategic Plan for the Fund, delivered annually for endorsement by the Board.The role is also accountable for the development and implementation of a Fund wide performance framework which aligns performance metrics throughout the Fund with those in the Fund Strategy. This includes maintaining a regular, relevant whole of Fund reporting and monitoring cadence for performance.The role has two direct reports, and, as one of two Senior Strategy Managers in the team, will also provide leadership to the broader Strategy & Performance team.Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Work on key strategic projects which may include:

• The development and maintenance of the Fund’s long term corporate strategy (including where we play and position in the industry, strategy pillars, enablers and long term strategic vision and goals) in accordance with the Fund’s strategic, commercial, risk and regulatory requirements.
• Support other domains with strategy development and ensuring alignment to the Fund’s strategic goals, pillars and programs.
• Ensure the Fund Strategy remains fit for purpose through market and industry cycles and changes, including establishing appropriate metrics and targets for tracking the Fund’s progress towards its strategic goals.

• Prepare an annual recommendation of the Fund’s strategic posture and priorities, with consideration of the Fund’s performance, financials, competitive positioning, capability requirements, differentiation in market, progress towards strategic targets and other relevant considerations.
• Develop a rolling three-year Strategic Plan for the Fund, delivered annually for endorsement by the Board. This is to be built in conjunction with the Fund’s Finance and Reporting department.
• Develop and implement a regular, relevant whole of Fund reporting and monitoring cadence for performance.
• Motivate and inspire the team and suppliers by demonstrating commitment to the Fund’s values, decision pillars and leadership principles
• Build relationships with Heads of Departments and other colleagues to support their strategic understanding, planning and performance

What You’ll Need:

• Tertiary qualifications in commerce, finance, business or related fields.
• Experience developing and delivering commercial strategies within a corporate strategy function or as a management consultant.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in strategic delivery, transformation or business planning within large & complex environments.
• High level analytical and problem-solving experience and skills.
• High level communication, influencing, stakeholder management and networking abilities.
• Sound understanding of the finance/superannuation industry and its participants (advantageous).
• Sound understanding of ethical, commercial business practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in high pressure and complex environments.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate a highly specialised team.
• Ability to work cross functionally to deliver sound outcomes to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to be an effective member of a senior leadership team.

Life at AustralianSuperAustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.What’s NextApply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.Progress powered by purpose.Agencies please note: this vacancy is being managed directly by AustralianSuper’s Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional support. Thank you.

Expected salary:

Location: Australia

Job date: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:44:03 GMT

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