Senior Project Manager

A State Government employer of choice based in Geelong is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join them for a 12 month fixed term role.

About The Role
The Project Manager will work collaboratively across the business with executive and senior stakeholders to deliver business transformation projects that support the organisation's strategic priorities.

This is not a technical IT project management role – instead, we're seeking someone with a proven track record in leading business change initiatives: partnering with sponsors, engaging stakeholders, filling out schedules and registers, and ensuring accountability for outcomes across the organisation.

You will lead the development and implementation of multiple projects within a program of work or singular projects of a complex nature. Each project will require you to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

About The Team
This role reports to a Program Manager and sits within the Enterprise Transformation division, which is responsible for delivering the organisation's strategic priorities in a way that optimises client outcomes, enhances the employee experience, and delivers positive community impact. You will join a collaborative group, who partners closely with various stakeholders across the organisation to achieve shared outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Business Transformation Project Delivery Expertise

You bring 5–10 years' experience successfully leading business transformation projects in complex organisations (not technical IT projects). You're confident in applying project methodologies and approaches to achieve measurable results. Experience in the insurance, health & disability or government sector is highly desirable.

• Proven Project Leadership

You bring extensive experience leading business transformation projects, with a strong track record of aligning project outcomes to strategic objectives. You combine planning expertise with the ability to coach, guide and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring high performance and a focus on delivery.

• Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

You are confident engaging at senior levels, building trusted relationships with executives, sponsors and external partners. Skilled at managing interdependencies and influencing decision-makers, you bring stakeholders together to achieve shared outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated success in leading business transformation projects (including multiple concurrent projects and projects of a complex nature).
• PRINCE2 and/or Agile certification
• Experience working in the insurance, health and disability or government sector is highly desirable
• 5-10 years' experience in senior project management across multiple industry sectors, including experience and knowledge in the integrated management of scope, time, cost, resources, quality, risk and procurement.
• Proven experience in management, coaching and guidance of cross functional teams and environments, ensuring ongoing high performance of project team members.
• Demonstrated experience in building high performance teams.
• Understanding of project methodologies and associated measurement/ reporting standards and controls.
• Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio

If You Align With The Above Criteria And You're Interested In Making An Application, Please Proceed ASAP With The Following Steps

• Apply via SEEK
• Please ensure you use an up to date copy of your CV
• Applications to include a one-page statement describing "how you have been most successful in engaging business stakeholders", including examples.

Please note: We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, and will reach out to you if we would like to proceed to a Randstad screening interview.

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