The role will lead and coordinate deployment activities across multiple stakeholder groups, ensuring business areas are prepared for the transition to new systems, processes and ways of working. /n Combining solid project management, stakeholder engagement and change capability, the Deployment Manager will ensure deployment activities are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered in line with broader program milestones. Company
/n This large and complex organisation is undertaking a significant transformation designed to modernise core business systems, standardise processes and improve the way services are delivered.
/n The program involves significant technology, process and organisational change across multiple business areas and stakeholder groups. Role Overview
/n The Deployment Manager will manage the activities required to successfully transition business groups onto a new enterprise platform. /n Working closely with program leadership and multiple delivery workstreams, the role will coordinate deployment planning, business readiness, stakeholder engagement, scheduling, resources and dependencies to ensure successful go-live outcomes.
/n The position will also provide clear visibility of deployment progress, risks and issues through structured reporting and governance.
Key Responsibilities /n /n
- /n Lead and contribute to complex deployment and transformation activities, ensuring agreed scope, milestones and outcomes are achieved.
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- /n Manage deployment groups through structured planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement and business readiness activities.
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- /n Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating accountability and alignment around key deliverables.
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- /n Coordinate project resources supporting deployment and cutover activities.
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- /n Develop deployment documentation, workshop materials, plans and supporting artefacts.
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- /n Support the development and management of integrated deployment schedules, ensuring tasks, dependencies, resources and timeframes are clearly defined.
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- /n Monitor progress against agreed schedules, proactively identifying delays, risks and dependencies and escalating where required.
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- /n Coordinate regular status reporting to program leadership and governance groups.
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- /n Ensure stakeholders complete required readiness and deployment activities within agreed timeframes.
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- /n Support stakeholders through significant organisational, process and technology change.
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- /n Maintain momentum and accountability across delivery teams to support successful implementation within agreed timeframes and budgets.
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- /n Identify, assess and manage deployment risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are established.
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- /n Maintain accurate project documentation, records and governance artefacts.
/n /n Skills, Knowledge and Experience /n /n
- Extensive project management experience within complex transformation or technology programs
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- Demonstrated experience planning,
coordinating and delivering large-scale deployment, implementation or business readiness activities.
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- /n Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance frameworks and delivery disciplines.
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- /n Experience managing complex project schedules, dependencies, resources, risks and issues.
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- /n Strong stakeholder management capability, including experience engaging senior stakeholders, managing challenging conversations and negotiating outcomes.
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- /n Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including developing presentations, workshop materials, status reporting and project documentation.
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- /n Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities within tight deadlines.
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- /n Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to identify risks, issues and practical solutions.
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- /n Demonstrated experience managing resources within complex project or program environments.
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- /n Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to project documentation and governance.
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- /n Experience using contemporary project scheduling and workflow management tools.
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- /n Experience assessing project and operational risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
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- /n Five or more years of project management experience across multiple phases of project delivery is highly regarded.
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- /n Organisational Change Management and business readiness experience is highly desirable.
/n /n For a confidential conversation please contact
/n John-Paul Joubeir
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📌 Deployment Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Harrison McMillan
📍 Adelaide