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Project Manager Transformation and Agile Expertise: Proven experience in transformation, change management, program delivery, and working in Agile environments, with certifications such as Scrum Master, Scrum Professional, PMP, or Prince.
The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Transformation Lead, Strategic Workforce, Group IT, and impacted teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of key actions within the strategic workforce transformation program.
This role is essential in order to align technology, P&C, and business outcomes while delivering new capabilities and supporting change initiatives across Optus IT.
The role requires a strategic problem solver with strong leadership, organisational change expertise, and a proven track record in delivering sophisticated projects within budget and timelines.
Working with diverse business partners, the Project Manager must confidently navigate change, influence decision-making, and maintain alignment across IT, P&C, and broader transformation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management Leadership: Define project requirements, scope, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans while ensuring quality results and continuity throughout the project lifecycle.
* Change Management: Manage and mitigate resistance to change, ensuring smooth execution and adoption of transformation initiatives.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners, including senior executives and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor on transformation and change management practices.
* Risk and Issue Management: Identify, monitor, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring effective communication and timely solutions.
* Agile Practices: Support improvements in agile methodologies, including ceremonies, prioritisation, backlog refinement, and work management tools (JIRA/Confluence).
* Continuous Improvement: Foster collaboration, incorporate feedback, and maintain a proactive mentality in dynamic and evolving environments.
About You:
We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager who has a proven track record in delivering sophisticated projects within budget and timelines. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in complex corporate systems.
What We Offer:
* Flexible Working Arrangements: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit.
* Inclusive Paid Parental Leave: up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver.
* Employee-Led Volunteer Groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network.
* Vibrant Campus Life: variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.
* Free Optus Bus: from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon.
About Us:
At Optus, we believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers.
We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.