Strategic Project Lead

1 week ago

North Parramatta, Australia Uniting Full time

**_This is a full-time permanent role that is flexible based in between Sydney CBD and in North Parramatta._**
- Lead high-impact, strategic projects that shape the future of our communities strategy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence key stakeholders to drive meaningful change.
- Take ownership of complex, high-visibility projects with real outcomes that make a difference.
- Work in a purpose-driven, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions will be valued.

**About the Role**:
Be part of a team responsible for designing, developing, managing, and reporting on strategic programs, including program implementation to support Uniting’s organisational objectives and deliver the Communities Directorates Business Plan. We are looking for an innovative professional to join our team as the Strategic Project lead. In this role, you’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the use of project management methodologies and processes to deliver consistent high-quality service and operational outcomes.

This role requires the full suite of project management capabilities, development and delivery of strategic engagement and communication activities and working with a range of stakeholders including external delivery partners. You will also be required to engage with internal teams to lead and support planning, change management, implementation, and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Oversee the planning, development, and execution of strategic projects.
- Collaborate across multiple functional areas and establish multidisciplinary project teams.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and develop communication strategies.
- Monitor and report on project milestones, risks, interdependencies and benefits.
- Roadmap delivery
- Provide leadership in budget management, resource allocation, and project evaluation.

**About You**:

- Demonstrated experience in project and change management, with highly developed communication and engagement skills. You will have an advanced ability to influence and negotiate
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or a related field, with certification (PMBOK, PRINCE2, AGILE).
- At least 5 years of experience managing strategic projects, preferably within a not-for-profit setting.
- Proven ability to deliver projects within timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management, financial oversight, and project tracking tools (Microsoft Project, JIRA).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on collaboration, managing multidisciplinary teams and continuous improvement.

Strategic Project Lead Position Description.pdf

Join us in driving impactful change and delivering results for the community.

**What We Offer You**
- A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
- Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
- Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
- Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
- Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
- A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Purchase of additional leave

**When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.**

**We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.**

**Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.**

**Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.**

**Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

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