Junior - Mid Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our client for an initial 6-month temporary contract. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered within agreed scope, time, budget and quality parameters.
A key requirement for this position is demonstrated experience managing Business & IT projects , including implementation, enhancement, transformation or related business systems initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects from planning through to implementation and closure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, dependencies and quality.
• Work closely with Business Owners, subject matter experts, technical teams and external vendors.
• Manage Business & IT-related projects , ensuring business requirements, system impacts and delivery outcomes are clearly understood.
• Support requirements gathering, business analysis and assessment of impacts across business processes and operating models.
• Prepare project plans, governance documentation, status reports, meeting packs, minutes and risk/issue registers.
• Facilitate project working groups and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify and escalate key risks, issues, dependencies and delivery challenges.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to improving project management frameworks, tools and delivery practices.

Key Requirements

• Strong end-to-end project management experience across scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Experience with  implementation, enhancement, transformation or integration projects .
• Strong business analysis and requirements gathering capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage ambiguity and take accountability for complex projects.
• Experience working with internal teams, vendors and senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills and experience with project portfolio management tools.
• Government or regulated industry experience is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Project Management, Business, Business Analysis or a related discipline.
• PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile or other relevant project management certification is desirable.

Eligibility

Applicants must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen with a valid passport .
Travel to other work locations may be required.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within an organisation focused on delivering important outcomes for the Victorian community. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to engage with business, technology and delivery stakeholders across the organisation.