Project Manager

With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Our services support people creating real impact and empowering the lives of others.

If you're passionate about Project Management and have past success in launching health software or IT systems with managing budgets of $1M-$5M or more and would like to be part of an organisation where your work directly helps the business to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity to partner with the business in a rewarding role.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of the new health system within the AKG Workplace Health Services Division. Work as part of the AKG Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure organisational efficiency and alignment of tools and techniques to deliver the project to a standard expected within AKG. You will play a pivotal role ensuring all key deliverables are met.

Lend your expertise to the development and implementation of comprehensive project plans

• Managing budgets, tracking expenses and reporting financial status to senior leaders

• Communicate with management on status of project and reporting updates

• Utilise your experience to anticipate risks and implement strategies to manage and mitigate any risks

• Manage all aspects of the project life cycle, oversee phases of project completion and provide clear direction and support to cross functional teams

• Manage stakeholder and vendor management and communications

Would this describe you?

• Be a driven, supportive and community minded person, who wants to play a key role in further developing our business

• A person who has a genuine approach to dealing with colleagues and key stakeholders to create a collaborative approach across teams

• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and be a driver and champion of change

• Experience in partnering with key business owners to define success metrics and criteria and conduct post implementation reviews

• Extensive experience in project management with demonstrated success as a Project Manager in leading and managing significant health software or IT systems transformation projects in a healthcare setting

• Experienced with Project Management Methodologies – PMBOK, Prince 2, Agile, LEAN, Monday.com

• Hold Project Management Tertiary qualifications – preferred not essential

• Advanced computer skills

More than just a salary!

• Will consider temporary fulltime or part-time (minimum 4 days a week)

• Hybrid working arrangement

About AKG

At AKG, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.

Next steps - Please click "apply" to find out more about the role.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 •••• •306 or email ••••@maxsolutions.com.au before you submit your application.