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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