National Manager, Project Management Office

At Nissan Financial Services (NFS), we’re redefining what’s possible in automotive finance. With a dealer network that spans both Nissan and non-Nissan dealerships nationwide. It’s an exciting time in automotive finance, our industry is evolving fast and so are we.

We’re now looking for an experienced, influential and highly capable National Manager, PMO to design, establish and lead a modern, disciplined Project Management Office that drives delivery excellence, improves governance, and strengthens how we execute change across the organisation.

Reporting directly to the General Manager IT, Chief Risk Officer and global Project Managers, this is a rare opportunity to create something meaningful. Build the frameworks, rhythms and culture of a high-performing PMO, while working across multiple business-critical projects and partnering closely with senior leaders.

About the Role

In this pivotal leadership role, you will: 

• Establish and lead a fit-for-purpose PMO, including governance frameworks, project controls, reporting, delivery standards and prioritisation.
• Provide enterprise-wide visibility of the project portfolio, ensuring risks, progress and decisions are clearly communicated to Executive leaders and steering committees.
• Lead and develop a small team, uplifting capability, consistency and accountability in project delivery.
• Work across multiple concurrent projects, partnering with IT Shared Services and business leaders to align priorities, resourcing and delivery outcomes.
• Own project financials, creating and tracking budgets, managing vendor contracts, processing payments, and monitoring vendor performance against agreed deliverables.
• Shape and maintain the Business Systems Roadmap, supporting strategic planning and future capability uplift.
• Drive transformation and change, embedding disciplined project practices and influencing stakeholders with clarity, confidence and strong judgement.

About You

You’re a confident leader, a builder of structure, and someone who thrives in environments where you can establish clarity and lift project maturity. You bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Project Management or Information Systems (Agile/Scrum certifications highly regarded).
• Experience leading a PMO or project delivery function, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Strong capability in PMO governance, frameworks, reporting and delivery discipline.
• Proven financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting and vendor performance oversight.
• Success delivering multiple complex projects and navigating competing business and technology priorities.
• Leadership experience, developing and guiding project team members.
• Transformation experience, embedding new ways of working and lifting capability.
• Excellent stakeholder and communication skills, including presenting to Executives and steering committees.
• Commercial acumen and sound judgement, able to balance urgency, risk and long-term value.
• A pragmatic, structured and forward-looking mindset, confident to challenge respectfully and influence outcomes.

Why Join Us?

At Nissan Financial Services, we’re part of a globally respected automotive brand, but we think and operate like a nimble, collaborative local business. Here you’ll find:

• A rare opportunity to build and lead a PMO from the ground up.
• A visible leadership role shaping how we deliver change across the organisation
• Strong executive support for transformation and improvement
• A collaborative and supportive culture that values clarity, ownership and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including eligibility for our annual bonus program.
• Fully maintained company vehicle, fuel card and vehicle discounts.
• Free onsite parking.
• Hybrid work arrangements.
• Generous parental leave and access to LinkedIn Learning.

 This is a role for someone who wants to make an impact, modernise delivery, and guide a business through meaningful change, while navigating the realities, complexities and competing interests that make transformation challenging and rewarding.

We know diverse teams deliver stronger outcomes. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where people feel valued, respected and empowered.

Shape the future of NFS. Defy Ordinary.

Please note: This role is being managed directly by NFS. Kindly, no agency contact.