Organisational Transformation Project Manager
Job no:
494822
Work type:
Temporary Full Time
Location:
Penrith
Categories:
Business Excellence
Salary:
$137,913.00 - $159,693.00, p.a plus 11.5% superannuation
About the role
Temporary Full-time opportunity (5-year contract).
In the exciting role of Organisational Transformation Project Manager, you will help deliver the biggest transformational change to the organisation's Enterprise Resource Planning technology solutions that Penrith City Council has undergone internally in over 20 years.
This is a major transformational project that will see business processes improved and modernised, with the assistance of a contemporary Enterprise Resource Planning system.
Community, Customer and Employee experience is at the heart of this change, which will deliver an efficient, effective, and seamless end to end business process.
The technology solution(s) chosen will enable Council to sustainably provide service delivery to the community now and into the future.
This is not only a software upgrade but a major process and cultural change project, which will only succeed by putting our people first.
You will be supported by the Head of Business Excellence, along with the ERP Project Control Group consisting of our Chief Information Officer, Chief Financial Officer and the Project Sponsor – Director Corporate Services.
This project is classified as a Tier One project under Penrith City Council's Project Management Framework, meaning visibility and reporting to the Executive Leadership Team on a monthly basis.
You will lead a team focused on the successful delivery of the project, consisting of Change and Process specialists, IT experts and subject matter experts throughout the business.
Initially, you will lead the tender process for the software platform while project planning and preparing the organisation for the change, before diving into project delivery.
Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of the Business Transformation Team's values.
We contribute to positive outcomes for Council and the community and have fun doing so.
You will get to work with the many diverse teams across our organisation and connect with the numerous talented individuals who make up Penrith City Council.
At Penrith City Council we prioritise flexibility, recognising the importance of work-life balance.
In this role, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment where we strive to accommodate individual preferences and needs, while still getting the job done and ensuring collaboration with colleagues, customers, and Council.
About you
You understand that project success is determined by bringing people on-board through an engaging change process.
We are seeking an appropriately qualified, enthusiastic, people-focused project manager with a can-do attitude, who is conscientious and proactive in their approach to work.
A proven track record of delivering major projects is a must, and significant experience in change management is crucial.
You love working with a wide variety of stakeholders and enjoy bringing them along the project journey.
You can present complex and technical information in an easy-to-understand format, making it easier for Council, Executive and Management teams, and colleagues across the organisation to make informed decisions.
You are an effective communicator that builds rapport and negotiates win-win outcomes that supports you in establishing and maintaining strong connections with a wide range of stakeholders.
Does this sound like you?
Then take the leap and submit your application today!
About us
At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace.
We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter.
As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and a finalist in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:
A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
And much, much more!
The Business Excellence department is within the Corporate Services directorate and includes the following critical functions: Corporate Strategy, Corporate Planning & Performance, Business Systems, Enterprise Project Management Office and Business Improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business, Computer Systems, or relevant field
Proven project management experience in leading and delivering large, complex projects comprising process, people, data and systems transformation, using both agile and traditional project management methodologies
Previous experience in implementing large scale transformation projects
Diverse and proven experience managing vendors, including holding to enterprise-level delivery practices and outcomes
Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills including excellent visual presentation, verbal and written communication skills, the ability to articulate complex ideas in easy-to-understand business terms to all levels of executives/management and staff, and interact in both functional and technical areas
Tenacity to bring a 'can do' delivery attitude coupled with ability to lead, coach and support cross-functional project teams to work through challenges
Extensive previous experience in enterprise/large-scale, end-to-end delivery of ERP systems such as Finance Systems, HRMIS
Access to a Leaseback Vehicle or Motor Vehicle Allowance is available with this position; however, it is not a condition of employment.
How to Apply
You may be required to undertake background checks, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.
Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application.
Applicants are to provide a resume and cover letter, addressing how their experience would make them a competitive candidate for this role.
Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.
Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.
For further information about the position, please contact Stephannie Mikhail, Head of Business Excellence, on 4732 7510 or ******
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Advertised:
26 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
13 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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