Management Consultant / Project Manager - Insurance Transformation Location: Sydney CBD (Hybrid) Contract: 6 Months (Likely Extension) Daily Rate: $700 Super Start: Immediate A major global insurer is undertaking an enterprise-wide transformation to unify systems, processes, architecture, and products as part of a broader global unification program. To support this, we are seeking a Management Consultant with blended Project Management capability to lead a strategically critical Partner Distribution Transformation workstream. This role is ideal for someone who combines consulting-style structured thinking with light-touch PM discipline, capable of driving clarity, alignment, and direction in a complex and ambiguous environment. This is not a traditional delivery PM role. You will shape strategy, define future-state models, and guide the workstream into build readiness. The Opportunity Joining at a pivotal moment as the program transitions from Discovery into initial sprints, you will work across both project leadership and strategic design. Your remit focusses on how partner-distributed insurance products will operate within a unified enterprise environment. You will bring structure to ambiguity, ensure cross-functional alignment, and position the workstream for the next stage of transformation. What You'll Be Doing Leading a major partner transformation workstream through Discovery. Applying consulting-style analysis with project management structure to achieve clarity and outcomes Sequencing, organising, and governing workstream activities Translating strategic intent into clear, actionable future-state deliverables Coordinating with business, technology, architecture, compliance, and external partner stakeholders Supporting decision-making through structured problem-solving and well-defined frameworks About You Given the strategic nature of the work, this role is best suited to someone with a management consulting, strategy, or hybrid Consultant/PM background. It may not suit a traditional PM focused solely on delivery-based outputs. You will bring: Light-touch PM governance capability (planning, readiness, prioritisation, alignment) Experience in the insurance sector, with strong literacy in insurance terminology and product lifecycle Ideally, background in partner/distributor insurance channels (bancassurance, affinity, distributor models) Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills Typically, 5-8 years' experience in consulting or transformation roles within insurance or financial services What to Do Next If this opportunity aligns with your consulting and project leadership background, and you have experience working within the Insurance Sector, then please apply now and send your updated resume to reece.perkins@hays.com.au for a confidential discussion.2981576
