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The Game Changers:

Australian Payments Plus (AP+) is here to shape the future of payments for Australia. We aim to deliver more innovation to Australia’s payments ecosystem, for the collective benefit of Australian businesses, government and consumers.

Our solutions include Australia’s domestic debit network, real-time, data rich payments infrastructure, secure bill payments, digital identity verification, QR payments and experiences and open wallet solutions. It’s a new chapter with more possibilities.

Life @ AP+:

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose – to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You’ll be encouraged to bring your big ideas forward and make a difference through your work. Taking steps forward in your career whilst still having room for fun, friendships, and flexibility in your daily life.

We’re driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We’re ready to help you do it.

The Purpose:
As a Strategic Planning Manager, you’ll help turn strategy into results by translating corporate goals into an enterprise scorecard that tracks meaningful outcomes. You’ll cascade these goals across teams, lead quarterly business reviews, and ensure alignment and focus across the organisation.

This role will also see you support the enterprise feasibility process—shaping, testing, and framing new ideas for leadership. Beyond execution, you'll enhance planning capability company-wide by developing tools, templates, and training that enable smarter prioritisation and more effective delivery.

The core accountabilities of the role will include:

• Support strategic planning by analysing data to align initiatives with organisational goals.
• Develop measurement frameworks, including metrics, data collection methods, and reporting formats.
• Track performance against objectives to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide analytical support and tailored solutions through stakeholder engagement.
• Assist risk management by identifying risks and mitigation actions within governance frameworks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements aligned with strategy.
• Prepare reports and insights to support strategic communication and change initiatives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and facilitate informed decision-making.

The capabilities needed to be successful for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role across Strategic/Business Planning, Strategy, Management Consulting or Finance.
• Robust ability to provide advice and recommendations, based on expertise and experience.
• Ability to undertakes basic risk management activities.
• Proven experience to adopt a holistic view to identify and analyse problems and opportunities.
• Ability to implement root cause analysis and identify recommendations for improvements.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Well honed experience to apply standard techniques to analyse existing business processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to act as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
• Developed knowledge of the payments technology, IT systems and the financial industry is a plus.

What happens next:

At AP+, we believe in the power of passion, pride, and purpose.­ Our team is driven by a shared mission to make a difference in the world of payments, and we're proud to work together towards this common goal.

If you’re ready to be a game changer, please submit your application. The Talent Acquisition team will endeavour to review your application and notify you of the outcome within the next two weeks.

We want to remove all barriers to inclusion so if you need advice or support with your application, we’re here to help. Please reach out to We also encourage you to let us know your pronouns at any point during the recruitment process.

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We are seeking to hire PMO Lead / QA Manager to Demonstrate experience as a PMO Lead/QA Manager, or similar role, with 10+ years in quality assurance (QA) and at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, CMMi, Six Sigma
• Proven experience in setting up Quality Assurance/PMO function.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies and the ability to implement QA processes in an Agile environment.

PMO Responsibilities

• Define overall PMO charter to enforce quality standards and procedures
• Close tracking of MSA/SOW commitments and ensuring strict adherence – financial, contractual, SLAs, penalties
• Monitoring and analyzing key quality metrics to track product quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure that quality standards are integrated into the SDLC.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of peer reviews and project audits to evaluate product quality.
• Conducting root cause analysis of quality issues and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Key tasks

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the PMO function, ensuring all activities align with business goals
• Perform risk assessments and ensure contractual, quality risks are mitigated throughout SDLC.
• SOW level tracker for all milestones and deliverables; account level SOW tracker
• Financial forecasting based on how SOW milestones are defined.
• Monitor progress, defect trends, and product performance, providing status updates to senior management.
• Work closely with the Dexian Quality team (GRQC) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Ensure all product releases meet defined quality criteria before they are delivered to customers.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new quality management methodologies, and regulatory changes that affect product quality.

Shift hours: 2.00 to 11.00pm IST

Work location - Chennai.

We are seeking a skilled Design for Test (DFT) Architect/Lead/Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the testability and manufacturability of our ASIC/SoC products designed for the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DFT methodologies and will lead a team of engineers to develop robust test strategies that meet industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• DFT Strategy Development: Design and implement DFT methodologies for ASIC/SoC products, focusing on automotive applications to ensure high quality and reliability.
• Architecture Design: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate DFT features into the product architecture, ensuring compatibility with automotive testing standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of DFT engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Test Planning: Develop comprehensive test plans, including ATPG, BIST, and scan insertion strategies, to optimize fault coverage and reduce test costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to align DFT strategies with overall product goals and requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Establish metrics and benchmarks for DFT processes, and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Tool Development: Evaluate and implement DFT tools and methodologies to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and technologies in DFT and automotive testing, driving innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in DFT for ASIC/SoC design, with a strong background in automotive applications.
• Proven experience leading DFT teams and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of DFT techniques such as scan design, boundary scan, BIST, and fault simulation.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Proficiency in using DFT tools and EDA software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

We are seeking to hire PMO Lead / QA Manager to Demonstrate experience as a PMO Lead/QA Manager, or similar role, with 10+ years in quality assurance (QA) and at least 2-3 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, CMMi, Six Sigma
• Proven experience in setting up Quality Assurance/PMO function.
• In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies and the ability to implement QA processes in an Agile environment.

PMO Responsibilities

• Define overall PMO charter to enforce quality standards and procedures
• Close tracking of MSA/SOW commitments and ensuring strict adherence – financial, contractual, SLAs, penalties
• Monitoring and analyzing key quality metrics to track product quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure that quality standards are integrated into the SDLC.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of peer reviews and project audits to evaluate product quality.
• Conducting root cause analysis of quality issues and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Key tasks

• Oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the PMO function, ensuring all activities align with business goals
• Perform risk assessments and ensure contractual, quality risks are mitigated throughout SDLC.
• SOW level tracker for all milestones and deliverables; account level SOW tracker
• Financial forecasting based on how SOW milestones are defined.
• Monitor progress, defect trends, and product performance, providing status updates to senior management.
• Work closely with the Dexian Quality team (GRQC) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and company policies.
• Ensure all product releases meet defined quality criteria before they are delivered to customers.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new quality management methodologies, and regulatory changes that affect product quality.

Shift hours: 2.00 to 11.00pm IST

Work location - Chennai.

We are seeking a skilled Design for Test (DFT) Architect/Lead/Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the testability and manufacturability of our ASIC/SoC products designed for the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DFT methodologies and will lead a team of engineers to develop robust test strategies that meet industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• DFT Strategy Development: Design and implement DFT methodologies for ASIC/SoC products, focusing on automotive applications to ensure high quality and reliability.
• Architecture Design: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate DFT features into the product architecture, ensuring compatibility with automotive testing standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of DFT engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Test Planning: Develop comprehensive test plans, including ATPG, BIST, and scan insertion strategies, to optimize fault coverage and reduce test costs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with design, validation, and manufacturing teams to align DFT strategies with overall product goals and requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Establish metrics and benchmarks for DFT processes, and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Tool Development: Evaluate and implement DFT tools and methodologies to improve test efficiency and effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and technologies in DFT and automotive testing, driving innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in DFT for ASIC/SoC design, with a strong background in automotive applications.
• Proven experience leading DFT teams and managing complex projects.
• In-depth knowledge of DFT techniques such as scan design, boundary scan, BIST, and fault simulation.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 26262).
• Proficiency in using DFT tools and EDA software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.