Project Manager (Business Transformation)

Davidson; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 147,600 - 221,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy day rates

Hybrid working arrangements

Contract extension possibility

Job summary

A leading government agency in Geelong seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex business transformation initiatives. You will work with senior leaders to ensure effective governance and drive stakeholder engagement in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have formal project management qualifications and significant experience in delivering successful projects, particularly in the insurance or government sector. Healthy rates are offered, with an initial contract running until June 30.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex business transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leaders.
• Experience in the insurance, health and disability, or government sector is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex business transformation initiatives.
• Establish strong governance processes and reporting.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage risks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Formal project management qualifications

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading government agency.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering complex business transformation initiatives that translate strategic intent into disciplined execution. Working closely with senior leaders and program sponsors, you will establish clear governance, foster strong stakeholder engagement, and maintain accountability for outcomes that matter.

This is not a technical IT project management role. We are looking for accomplished business transformation Project Managers who are confident operating at senior levels of an organisation-facilitating decisions, managing delivery plans, and guiding people through meaningful change. You will balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, bringing judgement, credibility and calm leadership to complex, people‑centred initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex business transformation initiatives
• Partner closely with senior leaders and sponsors to shape scope, priorities and outcomes
• Establish strong governance, reporting and risk management practices
• Drive stakeholder engagement and change adoption across diverse groups
• Manage schedules, budgets, risks, issues and interdependencies to ensure successful outcomes

About You

• Significant experience delivering complex business transformation initiatives, with a proven track record of successful program delivery
• Formal project management qualifications and a strong foundation in structured delivery methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior leaders, sponsors and varied stakeholder groups
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trust, manage complexity and align people around shared goals
• Experience in the insurance, health and disability, or government sector is highly regarded
• Experience delivering procurement‑related projects is also highly regarded

The Benefits

• Initial contract till 30th June with view to extend for 6-months
• Healthy day rates
• Hybrid working arrangements

Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Maaz Mian on [e-mail] , quoting reference JN -032026-42896. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com