Project Lead

Number of Positions Available:

1

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We are seeking suitably qualified Project Manager based in Blackburn, Melbourne.

Reporting to the Delivery Manager, you will be an integral member of a highly effective and established Information Technology Services. The ITS team supports TSA to successfully plan, establish, deliver and embed outcomes for organisational change projects; as well as helping to build project and change capability within the organisation.

As Project Manager your primary responsibility is to ensure projects are managed in line with strategic and operational outcomes and project end-to-end processes are aligned with best practice program and project management techniques.

You will:

- Define, manage and deliver project processes in line with scope, budget, schedule, risk and resources;
- Setup and manage all activities of the project life cycle ensuring outcomes are in line with key deliverables and parameters.
- Develop and contribute to project plans and briefs as required ensuring key criteria are addressed and project measurable in line with operational outcomes.
- Coordinate deliverables and plans with other delivery teams ensuring milestones are clearly understood and measures for tracking performance clearly established.
- Manage project resources and quality of deliverables; provide management information reports and project related risks as required.
- Throughout the project life cycle, manage cross functional activities

To be successful in this role:

- Considerable project management experience in delivering cross-functional projects.
- Experience driving change and the ability to set direction
- Proven track record in developing team capability and actively supporting and coaching individuals’ professional development
- Solid experience managing a range of projects across the full project life cycle including developing project plans, briefs, managing stakeholder engagement, developing framework and model, managing budgetary and resourcing constraints
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Tertiary qualifications in Business Management or Project Management
- Professional project management qualifications / certification i.e. PRINCE2, Scrum, Agile, Lean Sigma.

In return we offer:

- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits.
- Hybrid / Flexible working conditions;
- Paid parental leave;
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

How to Apply
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_