Business Improvement Project Manager

With a history of almost 100 years as a Caterpillar Dealer, William Adams has proudly made its mark. Together with Caterpillar, we have been there for customers - selling and servicing the best equipment in the world - on land, at sea, in construction, mining and industry.Today, we lead the way with great products, unrivalled product support and, of course, the best asset in business, our people!ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYThis is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Improvement Project Manager to join our William Adams Cat team. You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining a culture of Continuous Improvement through Project Management, with a strong focus on Business Systems Analytics.You will be responsible for the successful delivery of critical business projects that align to our Strategic Plan and are of varied size and complexity.Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, and track progress against milestones
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project delivery, and proactively implement solutions to address them
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders, including team members, management, and vendors, to ensure alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommended actions

ABOUT YOUYou have the desire and proven ability to lead teams from various departments within the organisation, through project management. You are driven and a strong collaborator who seeks out information to gain a broader understanding of the various core business systems and processes.You have the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Substantial experience delivering systems projects on time and within budget
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and negotiate
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Lean, Agile or Prince2)
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results
• Proven ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude
• Experience within manufacturing, technical or logistics industry (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; PMP certification (preferred)

At William Adams, our people and their safety, health and wellbeing genuinely matter to us. We provide a supportive and welcoming culture, and strive to create an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team.It's more than just a job! We commit to recognising and rewarding you, as well as providing you with ongoing career and development opportunities to help you thrive and succeed.We will offer you a competitive salary package, including annual salary and performance reviews, as well as access to exclusive discounts through The Hub, boasting partnerships with over 470 retailers such as JB HI-FI, Woolworths, Flight Centre + more!Join our team of passionate professionals who embody our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Sustainability.Want to know more? Call Sarah in our Talent Acquisition Team on 03 9566 0916