SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER - 12-month fixed term contract

The Role

Bega Group are seeking an experienced Senior IT project manager to join our fast-paced IT PMO team for a 12-month period. You will have the know-how to lead critical application/integration/data projects that drive business transformation and operational efficiency. You will know how to apply professional project management principles, practices and techniques to deliver projects, ensuring that the required outputs are achieved within agreed time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits.

You will have the proven ability to guide and support a cross functional project team through ideation to execution and benefits realisation as per agreed business case. You will be experienced in managing both internal team members, business stakeholders and vendor/procurement processes.

We appreciate a work life balance here at Bega Group, so we offer a flexible working environment and are open to discuss solutions that are mutually beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of end-to-end projects from concept to closure/benefits realisation, leveraging the agreed Bega delivery methodology and framework.
  
• Collaborate with and maintain thoughtful and effective working relationships with IT, business units, external partners, customers to define scope, requirements, success metrics whilst
  
• Manage and prepare budgets in line with approved allocations whilst looking for cost savings and best value options for Bega
  
• Identify risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies and regular monitoring and reporting of project progress to ensure success
  
• Work with the internal change management team and oversee stakeholder communication to ensure adoption and minimal disruption to business
  
• Support the procurement process by which vendors are engaged for project and RFP cycles
  

About you

• Demonstratable experience managing complex application/integration IT projects
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and strategic mindset Proven ability to be flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment at any given point on a project while maintaining the key focus and goals of the business
  
• Experience with various delivery methodologies e.g. Agile, Waterfall etc
  
• Demonstrated experience with modern software development technologies and methods
  
• Excellent stakeholder management cross functionally and at all levels
  
• Project Management certifications such as PMI PMP, PMI ACP, Dip of PM or Scrum Master
  
• Vast experience working on IT projects (delivery of technology into the business)
  
• Experience within FMCG/ERP/CRM/Master Data Management Programs desired

Bega Group Story

Bega Group is home to many trusted and iconic food and beverage brands. Whether it's VEGEMITE on toast, a Big M on the go or a Zooper Dooper on a hot day - you've probably grown up enjoying the iconic products we proudly manufacture every day.

Our growth story of becoming a successful ASX 200 listed company with an annual turnover in excess of $3 billion and approximately 4,000 employees, is made possible by our dedicated workforce who live and breathe our values every day. We have a strong regional focus and proudly support the communities where we work, live and play. At the Bega Group, we are proud of our heritage and will continue to build great opportunities to encourage our people to develop and thrive. Come and be a part of our success story as we continue to build The Great Australian Food Company through creating Great Food for a Better Future!

Life at Bega Group

Company culture and our values are very important to us. From flexible working arrangements and regular social catch ups, we're committed to fostering a supportive and agile work environment for our team.

• Join a dedicated, forward-thinking and innovative culture
  
• Grow with us, through opportunities for career development and progression
  
• Contribute by giving back to your community through charities we partner with
  
• Access to mental and physical health programs through our wellbeing portal and programs
  
• Enjoy excellent employee benefits, including flexible working, purchased leave options and salary continuance insurance

Applications

At Bega Group, diversity and inclusion is a business priority, we want everyone to be themselves regardless of their background, religion, sexual orientation, age or gender so we can truly reflect the customers and communities that we serve. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to work at the Bega Group.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.