Project & Change Manager

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

Job summary

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

This role suits a professional who thrives in complex environments, influences stakeholders and brings structure, clarity and momentum to large-scale

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex projects and organisational change programs.
• Experience in operational, technical, laboratory or similarly regulated environments.
• 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 data, identify risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills for governance papers, plans and reports.
• Ability to work effectively through ambiguity while maintaining momentum and governance discipline.

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, action logs, 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.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Executive reporting

Facilitation

Coaching

Ambiguity handling

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management/Change Management/Business or related discipline

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The Role

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

This role is ideal for a project and change professional who enjoys working in complex environments, influencing stakeholders and bringing structure, clarity and momentum to large-scale business initiatives.

The day to day

• 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, action logs, 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.

The essentials

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to ALS sites and support key implementation activities when required.
• High degree of discretion when handling commercially sensitive, organisational and employee information.
• Understanding of quality, compliance and HSE considerations within complex operational environments.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.