IT Project Manager

About IRT

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If this role stands out to you but you don’t feel like you ‘’tick all the boxes’’, we strongly encourage you to apply nonetheless. We value diversity across experience.

Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About the Role

• Project governance (i.e. steering committee level and working group) oversight of the projects associated with IRT Group, Business Units and Support Divisions, ensuring:

1. a consistent and coherent customer experience being implemented, and
2. project is on track to deliver against identified milestones and targets

• Ensure the concept or the high level scope is converted to full project schedule and agreed deliverables.
• Apply the agreed project and software methodology using effective governance structures and project management tools.
• Develop key stakeholder relationships and influence alignment on vision and project objectives at an Executive and Board level.
• Lead and facilitate the collaboration activities across appropriate parties (internal and external) to accelerate project progress.
• Lead and manage project and software development life cycle from inception to business owner handover.
• Oversee activities and the engagement of third-party providers if required.
• Work with consultants and other delivery partners including those with specialist capabilities to meet project objectives.
• Lead and manage the implementation of project plans including achievement of project milestones and deliverables.
• Identify key project risks and issues and mitigation strategies utilising the IRT Corporate Risk Management Structure.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring transparency and accurate forecasting.
• Oversee and complete as appropriate project reporting, and lead the project communications strategy.  
   

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business management, project management, change leadership, or similar discipline.
• Current certification in a project management framework or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience in tactical and strategic project leadership including taking a customer centric approach in project scope and delivery.
• Experience in leading software development projects through to production implementation.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and influence high level organisational change.
• Experience in industry-standard project management methodologies. 
• Experience in managing specialist suppliers/third parties and developing partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills including the ability to prepare comprehensive professional reports.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Advanced computer skills in particular with Microsoft Office programs.
• Current drivers licence and ability to travel to all IRT locations.
• Experience in Aged care Service environment would be a benefit, but is not essential.
   

Benefits for You

• Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
• Flexible working conditions
• Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Multiple career pathways
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program

How to Apply

If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.