Who We Are

Akkodis, we thrive on solving complex problems and building a smarter future; we power digital transformation and accelerate innovation with our cross-industry technology and digital engineering consulting, talent services and skilling. We're passionate about our work and committed to creating

and implementing cutting-edge solutions that drive industry progress. Our culture is built on honesty, respect, fairness and inclusion, and we're looking for innovative and talented individuals who share these values to join us on this journey.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead a high-impact project within a prominent State Government department. You will play a pivotal role in managing the end-to-end delivery of a Payroll and/or Human Resource system implementation. This is a business-critical project requiring deep experience in vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and governance within a government or highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of Payroll and/or HR system implementation projects
• Oversee and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and reporting
• Drive strong vendor engagement and performance management to ensure successful delivery
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including HR, Finance, and IT
• Ensure alignment with public sector governance and compliance requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues to keep delivery on track

Skills | Experience

• Project Management experience, including delivering projects in a senior capacity
• Demonstrated success in delivering Payroll or Human Resource system implementations
• Strong experience working within or with State Government agencies
• Exceptional stakeholder management and vendor negotiation skills
• Familiarity with structured project delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMBOK)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

Talented, committed, can-do individuals have always been the cornerstone of our dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Steve Cook [email protected]

Why Work for Us?

Joining Akkodis means being part of a dynamic community of engineers that's at the forefront of tech innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies:

Whether your interests lie in systems engineering, software development, data platforms or any other tech discipline, we have a role that will suit you. You'll get to collaborate with talented expert colleagues from around the world who share your enthusiasm and passion for technology. We offer a

flexible and supportive work environment, and we're committed to helping you grow and achieve your career goals. If you want to make a real difference, Akkodis is the place for you.

Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.

"Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds".