Hays is partnering with a key Higher Education client to source a Project Management with org Change Exp.

Your new company

An exclusive opportunity is available to join a large, complex Canberra-based organisation undertaking a significant organisational transformation.
With a new operating structure moving toward implementation, the organisation requires an experienced Project Manager to bring structure, coordination and delivery discipline across a number of interconnected work streams. This is a six-month contract opportunity requiring a quick start, so candidates who are immediately available or able to commence at short notice will be particularly well suited.

Your new role

Working within a highly visible organisational change program, you will take ownership of the integrated project planning and coordination required to move the transformation through implementation.
You will work across seven interdependent work streams, bringing together milestones, dependencies, critical activities and accountabilities into a clear and achievable delivery plan.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Developing and maintaining the integrated project plan, schedule and critical path
- Coordinating milestones and dependencies across multiple work streams
- Facilitating planning and delivery workshops with senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
- Translating workshop outcomes into clear actions, deliverables and accountabilities
- Monitoring progress, risks, issues and decisions against key implementation milestones
- Establishing fit-for-purpose governance, reporting and delivery controls
- Supporting senior stakeholders through a complex and sensitive organisational transition
- Maintaining momentum across competing priorities and stakeholder groups throughout implementation





What you'll need to succeed

This opportunity will suit an experienced Project Manager who has delivered within organisational change, transformation or operating model environments.
Importantly, this is a Project Manager first and foremost. While you will need to understand the people and change implications surrounding the program, your strength will be bringing structure, discipline and momentum to complex transformation activity.
You will bring:

- Strong project planning, scheduling and delivery management capability
- Experience coordinating complex programs with multiple interconnected work streams
- Excellent workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to identify and actively manage dependencies, risks and critical-path activities
- Confidence working with senior leaders in complex or sensitive environments
- Strong judgement and influencing skills where stakeholder priorities may differ
- The ability to establish structure quickly and deliver effectively in a fast-moving environment

Experience within higher education, government or another large and complex institutional environment would be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return

This is an exclusive six-month contract opportunity offering the chance to play a key delivery role within a significant organisational transformation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, have genuine ownership of the integrated delivery plan and contribute directly to a high-profile organisational change initiative. An attractive hourly rate is on offer for the successful candidate of up to $165/hr + super depending on experience.

What you need to do now

We're moving rapid on this one! If you'd like to have a further conversation, please email an updated CV to *************@hays.com.au to continue the conversation.

📌 Project Manager, Organizational Change (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Canberra