Head of Project Delivery

4 days ago


South Brisbane, Australia Abano Healthcare Full time

**Company Description**
Abano Healthcare is Australasia's largest Dental Support Organisation (DSO), providing ready-to-use clinics, practice support teams, and services that allow dentists to focus on delivering exceptional patient experiences. With a network of over 270 locations and 750 clinical partners across Australia and New Zealand, including well-known brands such as Lumino The Dentists, Maven Dental, and 1300 Smiles, Abano Healthcare is dedicated to becoming the leading oral healthcare provider in Australasia.

At Abano Healthcare, our values guide our actions and reflect our commitment to delivering our vision:

- ** We take the time to care**:

- ** We respect each other**:

- ** We play as a team**:

- ** We only bring our best**

We are a fast-paced organization with ambitious growth plans, driven by action and a strong team-oriented culture.

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive **Head of Project Delivery** to lead our project management function. This pivotal role is responsible for ensuring the successful and timely delivery of all projects across the business, establishing and maintaining governance controls, providing comprehensive reporting, and supporting project managers in achieving business objectives.

**Leadership and Strategy**
- Lead the project management team, providing strategic direction and daily guidance.
- Develop and implement project management methodologies and best practices.
- Align project delivery with organizational goals and objectives.

**Project Delivery**
- Oversee the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring completion on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues that could impact project success.
- Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring project managers adhere to established timelines and deliverables.

**Governance and Reporting**
- Establish and maintain robust governance controls across all projects.
- Develop and manage project reporting systems, ensuring accurate and timely updates to stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance metrics and generate regular reports for senior management.

**Support and Development**
- Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to project managers, fostering their professional growth.
- Facilitate training and development programs to enhance project management skills within the team.
- Promote a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Act as the primary point of contact for project-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
- Represent the project management function in executive meetings and discussions.

**Operational Excellence**
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve project management processes and tools.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and organizational policies.
- Drive the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance project delivery efficiency.

**Qualifications** Essential Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required**
- Formal qualifications in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in leading complex projects and managing cross-functional teams.
- Experience in delivering multidisciplinary projects (i.e., not just IT projects).
- Strong understanding of the dental services industry is an advantage.

**Preferred**
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
- Experience in the healthcare industry.

**Key Skills**
- ** Leadership and Influencing**: Ability to lead directly and indirectly, gaining buy-in on initiatives, outcomes, and delivery timelines.
- ** Project Management Expertise**: Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
- ** Strategic Thinking**: Ability to align project activities with organizational objectives and long-term strategies.
- ** Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- ** Problem-Solving**: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver effective solutions.
- ** Results-Driven**: Focus on achieving results, with a track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

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