Strategic Projects Lead

**Strategic Projects Lead**:

- Sydney
- Finance & Legal - Finance & Legal /
- Full-time Permanent /
- Hybrid
- SafetyCulture is a global technology company that is helping to transform workplaces around the world. Our mission is to help working teams get better every day and our technology platform and products give front line workers a voice and leaders the visibility to make smart decisions when driving safety, quality and continuous improvement.

SafetyCulture is among the fastest-growing tech companies. Our bold ambition is to reach 100 million users worldwide by 2032. Opportunities to help shape a journey like this do not come around often

We are looking for a Strategic Projects Lead, who will spearhead critical cross-functional projects designed to enhance the company's strategic positioning, operational effectiveness, and long-term growth. This role involves coordinating efforts across multiple departments to execute key strategic initiatives that align with SafetyCulture's ambitious goals.

You will require a strong track record in **leading strategic projects** and the ability to **spearhead critical cross-functional initiatives** that enhance operational effectiveness. You will demonstrate exceptional **strategic thinking, analytical skills, and stakeholder management abilities** to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment across diverse teams for long-term growth.

**How You Will Spend your Time**:
- Lead and manage key strategic projects from inception to successful implementation, ensuring alignment with SafetyCulture's strategy and objectives. (For example, driving the acceleration and adoption of AI internally within SafetyCulture).
- Coordinate cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration and clear communication across departments such as Revenue Operations, Sales, Success, Support, Product and Marketing.
- Identify, research, analyse, and address strategic business opportunities and challenges through structured, data-driven approaches.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and milestones, maintaining accountability across all stakeholders.
- Regularly communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to executive leadership and stakeholders.
- Act as a strategic thinker and advisor, providing insights and recommendations to enhance decision-making and execution effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing best practices across strategic initiatives.

**About You**:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in strategic project management, management consulting, or corporate strategy roles, ideally within a software or SaaS context.
- Demonstrable ability to manage complex, strategic initiatives with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, coupled with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with a proven track record of achieving consensus and alignment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, actionable insights.
- Proficiency in project management tools and techniques.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to assess market trends, competitive landscape, and strategic opportunities effectively.
- ** Preferred Background**: Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Chartered Accountant, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is a plus.
- Experience in a high-growth software or SaaS company is preferred.
- Have owned and delivered strategic projects within a business of 500+ people.

**Your success will be measured on**:
- Successful on-time execution and delivery of strategic projects aligned with commercial growth objectives.
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Tangible improvements in the company's top 5 key metrics and operational capabilities.
- High satisfaction ratings from project stakeholders and executive leadership.

**Ready to Embrace the Challenge of**:
- Orchestrating multiple, high-stakes strategic initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Forging powerful alliances by securing enthusiastic buy-in and seamless collaboration from diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
- Mastering the art of strategic impact, skillfully balancing long-term vision with immediate operational realities and turning every constraint into an opportunity.

**More Than a Job**:
- Equity with high growth potential, and a competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements, we encourage you to create the best work blend while working from your home and the local SafetyCulture office
- Access to professional and personal training and development opportunities
- Hackathons, Workshops, Lunch & Learns
- We encourage involvement in the community, open source work, attending talks and events, and experimenting with new technologies
- To all recruitment agencies, we do not accept resume