Enterprise Systems Senior Project Manager

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Altona location

End ofTrip facilities

Wellbeing & development programs

Job summary

Hobsons Bay City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver systems and process improvements that staff use daily. You will lead end-to-end delivery from concept to BAU adoption, coordinating IT vendors, business representatives and change activities.

You will drive stakeholder engagement, design adoption plans and ensure benefits are realised. The role offers hybrid working from Altona and a permanent, full-time contract within our Enterprise Transformation team.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering systems and process changes that are adopted across an organisation.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional delivery and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage system implementation and process improvement projects within approved scope, schedule, budget and governance.
• Coordinate project teams, business representatives and vendors to define requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Map current and future-state processes and assess changes to roles and ways of working.
• Develop and deliver change, engagement and communication plans and assess stakeholder readiness.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, training, and knowledge transfer.
• Secure documented handover to accountable owners at adoption.
• Capture project benefits and realise them with owners, evaluating outcomes and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Systems implementation

Business process

Education

Degree or diploma

Job description

• Altona location, close to publictransport
• Permanent, full time position

Deliver projects that change how wework

• Salary: Band 7 - $106k to 118k+ monthlyRDO + superannuation

We're here. We're community. We're Hobsons Bay.

At Hobsons Bay City Council, we’re committed tocreating a workplace that reflects our community and values. You’llbe part of a forward-thinking organisation that supportsinnovation, collaboration, and professional growth, and whichaspires to be the exemplar of Local Government.

The opportunity

Do you get joy out of delivering systems and processesthat people genuinely use?

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager who pairs strongproject delivery with practical change management. You'll leadsystem implementation and business process improvement projects alltheway from concept through to adoption as business as usual(BAU).

The Enterprise Transformation team works with teams across Councilto lift efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction throughfresh strategies, simpler processes, innovation and collaboration.In this role, you'll ensure new systems and processes meet businessneeds, and that people are engaged throughout the project,understand the changes, and use them confidently.

What you’lldo

• Plan and manage system implementation and processimprovement projects within approved scope, schedule, budgetand governance
• Coordinate project teams, business representatives andtechnology vendors to define requirements and deliver solutionsthat are fit for purpose
• Map current and future-state processes and assess howchanges affect roles and ways of working
• Develop and deliver change, engagement and communicationplans, and assess stakeholder readiness
• Coordinate user acceptance testing, role-based training,user guidance and knowledge transfer
• Agree adoption and BAU acceptance measures early, thensecure documented handover to the accountable owners
• Capture expected project benefits and work with accountableowners to realise them, evaluate outcomes, capture lessonslearned and help improve our project and change practices

Whatyou need to succeed

Wecare as much about how you work as what you know, so here's whatyou need to bring;

You genuinely enjoy project and change management, and you get a kick out of helping people embrace better ways of working

• You've led systems and

process projects from the first plan to a smooth handover, and made sure the change actually stuck

• You know change is

about people, not just plans. You've done the impact assessments, readiness checks, training and adoption support to proveit

• You can explain

technical change in plain English and bring the people affected along with you

• You keep things moving

when challenges come up, stay on top of risks, budgets and dependencies, and know when to raise an issue when they arise

promises and enjoy yourself along the way

• You have a relevant

degree or diploma and demonstrated experience, or an equivalent mix of qualifications and experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a NationalPolice Record Check.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted workingrights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitmentprocess.

What we can offer

• Hybrid working flexibility, whether you're home, or in ournewly renovated & spacious office facilities.
• Our location in the centre of Altona is close to publictransport, cafes and parks. Enjoy your lunch at the pier, or anafternoon walk along the lake.
• Go to the gym or ride your bike before work? Our End ofTrip Facility offers bike storage and shower facilities to getyou refreshed and ready to go!
• Exclusive staff access to our Employee Assistance Program,wellbeing programs, discounted local gym membership,Reflexology sessions, Meditation, Yoga & Circuit classes, andwalking & social clubs.
• Ongoing professional development support - we'll championyour growth, because your career matters to us!
• A team that’s shaping a brighter future, working togetherto create a sustainable, thriving community for generations tocome.

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encouragepeople from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusiveenvironments where everyone can grow and succeed.