Project Manager / Change Manager – Local Government

Project Manager / Change Manager – Local Government

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager / Change Manager to join a local government organisation south of the river on a 6-month rolling contract. You'll lead several technology and business transformation projects at once.

The role suits a hands-on PM with solid change management experience who wants to deliver modern digital initiatives and help shape how the organisation runs projects in future.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

· $1,025/day inclusive of super

· 6-month rolling contract

· Perth based – south of the river

· Local government organisation

· A varied portfolio including AI, records management and customer-facing systems

· Strong potential for ongoing extensions

THE ROLE

You'll work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams and senior leadership to deliver several key initiatives from start to finish, using project and change management together. These include bringing AI into the Contact Centre, replacing the electronic records management system (eDRMS) with a SharePoint rollout, and replacing the Leisure Management System. Between projects, you'll help build Centres of Excellence for Project Management, Change Management and Business Analysis.

Key responsibilities include

· Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple technology projects at once.

· Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and issues.

· Deliver an AI capability in the Contact Centre.

· Lead the eDRMS replacement and SharePoint rollout.

· Manage the replacement of the Leisure Management System.

· Develop and carry out change management, communication and training plans.

· Assess change impacts and drive adoption across affected business areas.

· Engage and manage stakeholders at all levels, including executives.

· Help set up Centres of Excellence for PM, Change and BA, including frameworks, templates and best practice.

· Prepare governance reports and updates for steering committees.

THE COMPANY

A local government organisation in Perth's southern suburbs that serves a diverse community. It is investing in digital transformation to improve customer service, information management and how services are delivered.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

· Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering technology projects.

· Strong change management experience, including stakeholder engagement and business adoption.

· Experience managing several projects at the same time.

· Local government or public sector experience highly desirable.

· Experience with eDRMS, records management or SharePoint implementations highly advantageous.

· Experience with Contact Centre, CX or AI-enabled solutions well regarded.

· Experience building PMOs, frameworks or Centres of Excellence highly regarded.

· Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder management skills.

· PM or change qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Prosci) highly regarded.

Please note: You must have Full Working Rights in Australia and be based in Perth or willing to work on-site.

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Please note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted regarding this vacancy.