The IT Project Manager HRIS Minderoo Foundation is responsible for delivering key projects including implementation of a new HRIS within required quality schedule and budget constraints.
This role is primarily focussed on the delivery of new solutions including a new HRIS and upgrades/enhancements to related solutions.
This is a fastpaced role with competing demands and shifting timelines. Extensive stakeholder vendor and change management will be required as well as collaboration across IT verticals Minderoo Foundation and thirdparty vendors.
Qualifications :
Project Delivery
- Manage the implementation of a Workday HRIS including multiple parallel modules and integrations ensuring delivery meets quality schedule and budget constraints.
- Partner with inhouse and vendor delivery teams to ensure all outcomes align with Statements of Work (SOW) Master Services Agreements (MSA) and evolving business requirements.
- Support business and Technology leadership in the development of business cases for new solutions that align with Minderoos strategic priorities.
- Develop and maintain highquality project documentation including detailed project plans budget tracking and status reports.
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels to understand needs translate them into solutions and ensure transparency in delivery.
- Lead Project Steering Committees and Working Groups to keep stakeholders informed facilitate timely decisions and escalate risks and issues appropriately.
Vendor and Procurement Management
- Establish and maintain collaborative and constructive supplier relationships across products and services.
- Oversee due diligence risk assessments and ongoing vendor monitoring to ensure high standards and compliance.
- Proactively manage procurement processes addressing lead times and supply chain constraints to meet project demands.
- Monitor and report on vendor performance as part of broader project status updates and contribute to postimplementation reviews.
Change Management and User Experience
- Lead the development and of change management strategies to support successful implementation and adoption of the new Workday HRIS.
- Drive user engagement through clear communication training and support initiatives tailored to diverse user needs.
- Champion a usercentric approach to solution design and implementation to ensure positive user experience and system usability.
- Align change activities with business goals and foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with People Finance Communications and IT teams to embed the system into daytoday operations ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
Project Leadership
- Role model behaviours that support a collaborative highperforming and customerfocused Operations culture.
- Actively contribute to shaping the strategic direction and ways of working within the Operations function.
- Lead recruitment onboarding and development of internal and vendor team members to build and sustain capability.
- Coach mentor and empower project team members and key stakeholders fostering collaboration accountability and professional growth.
Competence & Experience
- Bachelors degree in business information systems (IS) computer science or related field or equivalentrelated IT experience.
- Project Management training and certification required such as PMI Prince2 or Agile.
- 5 years experience of project management including experience managing multiple parallel projects.
- Experience delivering Workday HRIS implementations
- Proven ability to deliver the technology components within a wider business political or education campaign.
- Prior experience implementing technology/data solutions at remote locations and/or in maritime environments desirable.
- Strong vendor management and influencing skills ideally with an established network in the digital space.
- Experience working with stakeholders in the education / research / notforprofit sector is desirable but not essential.
- Ability to operate with some level of ambiguity with a focus to clarify business needs and identify opportunities for value creation.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in change management.
- Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
- Ability to understand a complex business structure quickly.
- Highly collaborative able to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
- Ability to work in a flexible fast moving and at times unstructured environment.
Additional Information :
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive parental leave
Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity.
Applications close: 9th May 2025
Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract