• Full-time 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Sydney CBD base – Hybrid work model

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are imaginative, respectful, compassionate and bold.

Role Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in ensuring projects achieve desired benefits, on budget and time and will be responsible for implementing the systems, associated integrations, data, business reporting, and process changes.

Ideally, you’ll have extensive Agile project delivery experience implementing software solutions to solve complex business challenges. You’ll have strong stakeholder management skills, an ability to think on your feet, lead teams, and drive towards results.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Transformation Delivery Lead, to implement the two systems and support in managing the team.
• Provide technology deployment and delivery leadership for the projects or portfolio of projects assigned.
• Providing analysis of relevant research and operational information and assisting managers to evaluate and integrate the information they receive.
• Providing a collection of relevant data to assist with budgeting, the operation of the team and production of regular reports.
• Share best practices/learning across the Project delivery portfolio to continually enhance the project delivery framework in Uniting. 
• Focus on leading and managing the implementation of projects by working with the product owner and SME’s to design data, system, and functional changes.
• Participate in your team’s operating rhythm and provide progress updates through agreed forums and channels.
• Engage effectively with the Change Lead and Program Manager for relevant change management activities.

Qualifications and Experience

Typically, this role will require 10 or more years’ experience in your field of expertise.

• Extensive experience as a squad Scrum Master / PM
• Delivered at least one finance solution implementation OR digital solution or customer engagement solution implementation
• Minimum 5 years of Project or / Agile experience relating to IT and/or business projects
• Detailed understanding of SAFE Agile methodologies
• Experience in collaborating with Transformation Lead and industry / consulting leads
• Experience of working multiple system implementation partners and managing deliverables and timelines for individual stream and comprehensively for the program
• Experience of working with UI/UX designers, Business Analysts, etc. on a staggered delivery pathways with multiple releases and go-live
• Facilitate the backlog grooming, Stand-Ups planning session and guide the team through Agile journey in Uniting.
• Successfully managed and implemented complex projects up to $5-8m
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, multitask and keep track of multiple project or Agile trains
• Forward looking with a holistic approach, organised with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills, and work effectively at all levels in an organisation
• Broad experience in integrating user and technical input and knowledge to achieve business outcomes

Even better:

• Experience with large scale enterprise or transformational efforts
• PMP, Agile Certification
• Foster delivery discipline and transparency by leveraging Project management tools like JIRA, Confluence, etc.
• Experience in implementing process change and IT systems across a broad geographical area.

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link PD Senior Project Manager.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: 

Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - applications reviewed upon receipt. Please apply today!

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Fabio Ioviero via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
 
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
 
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
 
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 
 
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.