Thrive Program Coordinator

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The role of the Program Coordinator (PC) is to support the Transformation Office, Delivery Directors, Portfolio Practice Manager and Delivery Managers. You will be collaborating with the Transformation Programs - Leadership team, Delivery Managers, Product Owners, and other members of the Transformation office. You will also be working in conjunction with the Transformation Programs Implementation and Solution Implementation partners.- Immediate start- 18 months fixed term contract- Hybrid working arrangements.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has 18-month fixed term contract opportunity for a Program Coordinator role based in our Sydney office. In this role, the successful Program Coordinator will be responsible for program and project management, PPM management (program costs), RAID management, data analysis and reporting to enable the successful program delivery on time, within budget and scope and to the expected benefits in accordance with the company's project framework, governance guidelines and PPM administration.

Responsibilities include:
- Assisting program leaders with administrative tasks and reports according to the project management processes, standards and compliance in place.- Contribution to the continual improvement of the program management methodology- Maintain program status dashboard (including resource and financials) and publish as required.- Maintain program and project/workstream planning documentation.- Support the resource management process including onboarding, offboarding and induction. Facilitate resource allocation process and resolution of resource allocation conflicts.- Conduct audits across the program and report outcomes.- Provide access security management for the program and portfolio management tools.- Follow relevant quality procedures to deliver quality products and services and identify and support the implementation of continuous improvement.

Follow relevant quality procedures to deliver quality products and services and identify and support the implementation of continuous improvement.

What makes this opportunity unique?

Your focus will be on assisting program leaders with administrative tasks and reports according to the project management processes, standards and compliance in place.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Essential- Experience working in medium-large organizations in a similar role.- Experience in the coordination of program delivery including financial management, reporting, RAID, resource management, meeting management and project documentation management.- Experience in working with project lifecycles and project management methodologies (Waterfall)- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at different levels of the organization and across functional disciplines.- Skilled in the use of PPM (project management tools), Excel and Tableau, MS Teams, JIRA, and Confluence- A proactive 'can-do' attitude- Entry level qualification with AIPM or PMI- Experience Managing project financials (Forecasts Vs Actuals), Updating steering Committee packs, Updating RAID Register, Onboarding and Offboarding of resources and Managing change requests.- Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.- Experience working with vendors as part of an integrated program of work.

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry's best clinical, research and support networks. That's why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life's opportunities.

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