Program Manager

About Ferocia

We're the team behind Up, but under the hood, we're Ferocia - a passionate tech company driven by financial inclusion. Since 2011, we've been crafting innovative financial tools, starting with the digital platform for Bendigo Bank. We believe technology can empower everyone, from the advantaged to the disadvantaged, which is why Up was born.

Now, as part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank family, we combine the agility of a small company with the reach and stability of a major player. Together, we're carbon neutral, community-focused, and dedicated to high standards of corporate governance. Our mission? To leverage technology to help Australians move from financial stress and anxiety to a place of confidence and empowerment.

Want to join us? We'd love to hear from you

The role

We’re looking for a passionate Program Manager (internally we refer to this as a Program Guide) to join our team, working in the newly created Digital Division that delivers amazing products for both Up and Bendigo Bank.

This is a rare opportunity to join our small but growing team, and have a real impact on the lives of people.

We believe we can take Australians from a place where money is a cause of stress and anxiety, to a happier place where they feel empowered and in control of their finances.

You’ll be joining our product and engineering practices, and together with your team you will help to carve the path forward in building a new approach to delivering leading edge technology and ways of working. You will need to wear many hats, and you'll be given the opportunity to own the direction of work, start to finish - from ideation to successfully shipping.

On a normal day, you could be

• Crafting and executing on cross functional product-driven initiatives, including capturing and redefining requirements into impactful work items.
• Identifying and coordinating the interdependencies among other programs, products and other critical initiatives.
• Providing insights and suggestions to improve delivery and product process and operations.
• Developing and guiding deployment plans and communication with direct stakeholders.
• Developing and managing budget for projects, and being accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Communicating successfully within the project teams and at multiple levels of management, building trust across the organisation.
• Collaborating with the development team to facilitate the implementation of prioritised features and enhancements.
• Developing and maintaining timelines, ensuring delivery goals are understood and communicated.
• Presenting to executive leadership teams.

What we’re looking for

• Experience delivering large scale programs of work in enterprise environments - with at least 5-10 years working with technology and product teams.
• Strategic thinking - being able to see the big picture and connect the dots. You're able to set a north star for people and ensure that the work is connected to the wider organisation's ambition.
• Decisiveness - the ability to make quick, wise, and valuable decisions and choose the best course of action.
• Passion - harder to define, but we're looking for people who have a desire to push the limits, break the status quo, and be at the forefront of where technology is leading us. An eagerness to learn, expand your skills, and do the best work possible.
• Program or project delivery experience - a must have is your ability to track progress and provide reporting and measurements of program effectiveness.
• The ability to inspire and motivate teams - as well as being able to communicate wins and challenges to key business leaders.
• Independence - you are comfortable with a certain level of ambiguity, and you "get shit done" autonomously, but still know when to ask for help. You’re proactive without waiting for direction from others, and can identify opportunities on your own, and bring them to your team.

Working at Ferocia

We have a hybrid work culture where people can attend the Ferocia office as much or as little as makes sense for them, but we are currently only hiring in Melbourne (or adjacent areas) as we still value physically getting together at least a half-dozen times per year.

We offer:

• A small team of passionate people
• Generous leave and parental policy
• Flexible working schedule
• Great city office and perks (rooftop, gym and personal trainer, games…)
• Budget for personal development, training, and conferences
• Employee Assistance Program via Sonder
• Home loan rebates for our loans (conditions apply)
• Ongoing equity grants (conditions apply)

Not quite ticking every box? Throw your hat in the ring anyway! At Ferocia, we're all about shaking things up and rewriting the rules. We thrive on diversity and inclusion, and we wholeheartedly encourage you to step up and shine. Let us be the judge of your qualifications for this role – you just might surprise yourself!