Project Manager, Digital Uplift

EGM Partners; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Homes Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Digital Uplift program, integrating ERP and CRM solutions across South Australia. This 12-month fixed-term contract sits in the Operations function, coordinating internal teams and external consultants to deliver milestones on time and within budget.

You will partner with Business Analysts, Change resources, and the Steering Committee to manage risk, dependencies, and benefits realization, ensuring effective adoption of new systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Project Management, or a related field.
• PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile) preferred.
• Experience implementing ERP solutions; familiarity with TechnologyOne or eCase is advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage multiple software vendor relationships and complex interdependencies.
• Strong stakeholder relationship building and cross-functional leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to scope.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks associated with project delivery.
• Manage interdependencies between software providers and internal teams to minimise conflicts and delays.
• Track progress against the approved plan and elevate any budget/time changes to the program sponsor.
• Manage and coordinate LHG project resources and consultants as required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including the Steering Committee, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage the program budget with the delivery partner to prevent overruns.
• Facilitate monthly status reporting to the program sponsor and Steering Committee.
• Work with the Change Lead to implement change management initiatives for smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with organisational leaders to develop and execute change and communication plans supporting staff engagement and readiness.

Skills

ERP implementation

PMO / Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ IT

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading provider of home and community support, retirement living and residential care services across South Australia and Victoria. They are committed to creating sustainable, high-quality communities that improve the lives of their residents. Through recent acquisitions and organic growth, the business has scaled significantly and this role sits inside that growth, integrating new sites, and building the systems and processes to support the organisation’s future.

The Opportunity

Lutheran Homes Group is seeking a new Project Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract within their Operations function to lead and deliver their Digital Uplift program, including the integration and implementation of new ERP and CRM solutions.

This role is critical in ensuring the successful execution of the Digital Uplift program by managing day-to-day project activities, coordinating resources, and overseeing project milestones. LHG’s leadership team is incredibly invested in the program of work, and the opportunities it will create for the business.

As the key internal point of contact for program-related matters, the Project Manager will provide oversight, risk management, and issue escalation to ensure the program stays on track. They will work closely with internal teams, including Business Analyst and Change resources, external consultants, and stakeholders, including the Steering Committee, to drive project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to scope.
• Identify, document, and mitigate risks associated with project delivery.
• Manage interdependencies between software providers and internal teams to minimise conflicts and delays.
• Track progress against the approved plan and elevate any budget/time changes to the program sponsor.
• Manage and coordinate LHG project resources and consultants as required.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including the Steering Committee, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Manage the program budget with the delivery partner to prevent overruns.
• Facilitate monthly status reporting to the program sponsor and Steering Committee.
• Work with the Change Lead to implement change management initiatives for smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with organisational leaders to develop and execute change and communication plans supporting staff engagement and readiness.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management experience with a certification in project management methodologies such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile.
• Demonstrated success in implementing an ERP solution, experience of interacting with TechnologyOne and / or eCase would be advantageous.
• Proven experience managing multiple software vendors and complex project interdependencies.
• Strong relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders, ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaboration.
• Proficiency in identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Proficiency in project budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present to executive audiences.