Full time
Collins Foods is an ASX listed company proudly employing over 17,000 employees globally.
With a vision to be the World's Top Restaurant Operator, we operate over 350 KFC restaurants in Australia, The Netherlands and Germany, and 27 Taco Bell restaurants in Queensland, Victoria & Western Australia.
Why work for Collins Foods? Access up to 13 paid "Recharge Days" per year.
That's a 4-day working week every 4 weeksFlexible working arrangements, including WFH options 1-2 days per week.Access to a formal mentorship programAutonomy and independence to create your own successCommitment to 25% energy reduction by 2026The Role The primary responsibility of the Project Manager (Information Technology) is leading and managing the successful delivery of technology-driven projects within Collins Foods.
This role ensures that all technology initiatives are aligned with business goals and are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
The Project Manager (Information Technology) coordinates cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder relationships, mitigates risks, and ensures adherence to best practices in project management.
The role requires a strategic mindset to manage complex projects, including the development, implementation, and optimisation of core technology platforms and enterprise systems.
The Project Manager (Information Technology) plays a crucial role in bridging technical and business teams, ensuring that technology solutions meet both functional and operational requirements, ultimately contributing to the Collins Foods' digital transformation objectives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities Scope and Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with functional key stakeholders to define detailed project requirements, ensuring technology investments align with business objectives and user needs.RFI/RFP Process: Lead RFI and RFP processes to identify and evaluate potential vendors and solutions.
This includes preparing documents, managing submissions, and conducting thorough analysis to shortlist suitable options.Business Case Development: Develop compelling business cases for the investment initiatives, articulating the benefits, costs, risk assessment, and return on investment (ROI) to secure executive sponsorship and funding.Project Planning and Design: Create detailed project plans, including scope, budget, and schedule.
Assign responsibilities and allocate resources effectively.Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison for all project stakeholders, facilitating clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.Project Management Risk and Change Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs through a formal change management process.Quality Assurance: Ensure all project deliverables meet the highest quality standards and comply with industry best practices.Delivery and Implementation: Guarantee timely project completion within budget and scope parameters.
Oversee the investment implementation, coordinating with cross functional teams to ensure a smooth transition.About You Skills & Experience Leadership: Strong leadership abilities to guide and motivate project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive project success.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with, and communicate with stakeholders, team members.Problem-Solving: Capacity to address and resolve project challenges creatively and efficiently, maintaining progress and minimizing disruption.Project Management: Experience in supporting the successful upgrade and/or implementation of Core Technology platforms and Enterprise systems for a mid-sized organisation, resulting in process efficiency and user satisfaction.Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Experience in managing requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders to identify system needs and objectives.
Successfully translating these requirements into actionable project plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.Vendor Selection and Management: Experience with RFI/RFP processes for selecting platform vendors, including criteria development and proposal evaluation.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with vendors, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.If you are looking for more information or would like a full copy of the position description, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on .
Please note, the successful applicant/s will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests which may include a National Police Check and qualifications checks.
CFL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as such, all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment for which they qualify, including the option of flexible working arrangements where applicable.
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