ANZ Strategic Project & Change Lead

ALS; Springvale; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS is seeking an experienced Project & Change Manager to support the integration of Water and Environmental businesses across Australia and New Zealand. You will work closely with the Integration Manager to drive project delivery, coordinate cross-functional workstreams and lead change initiatives that support successful business outcomes.

This role suits a project and change professional who thrives in complex environments, influencing stakeholders and bringing structure, momentum and clarity

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects and organisational change programs.
• Experience operating within operational, technical, laboratory or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong project management capability, including governance, planning, RAID management and executive reporting.
• Demonstrated experience applying structured change management methodologies and practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship-management skills.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Ability to analyse operational and people data, identify risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparing governance papers, plans and reports.
• Ability to work effectively through ambiguity while maintaining delivery momentum and governance discipline.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Change Management, Business, Human Resources or a related discipline. Project Management and/or Change Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP or Prosci) will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the integrated project plan, including scope, milestones, risks, dependencies and reporting.
• Assess operational, customer, process and people impacts of integration activities and develop practical implementation plans.
• Coordinate change activities to minimise disruption and maintain business continuity.
• Provide change management advice, coaching and support to leaders and workstream owners.
• Maintain project governance, including meetings, RAID registers and status reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and deliverables.
• Monitor readiness, project performance and key business metrics, escalating risks where required.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities and facilitate workshops to resolve complex issues.
• Support communication plans for employees, leaders, customers and other stakeholders.
• Prepare project close-out documentation, benefits realisation reporting and transition-to-business-as-usual activities.

Job description

ALS is seeking an experienced Project & Change Manager to support the integration of Water and Environmental businesses across Australia and New Zealand. You will work closely with the Integration Manager to drive project delivery, coordinate cross-functional workstreams and lead change initiatives that support successful business outcomes.

This role suits a project and change professional who thrives in complex environments, influencing stakeholders and bringing structure, momentum and clarity