Project Management Office Lead

Project Management Office Lead

About the role:

Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) is seeking a visionary and strategic Project Management Office (PMO) Lead for a 12-month parental leave contract within our Strategy and Transformation team.

M&OP have big plans and exciting challenges over the next few years and this role offers a unique opportunity to drive significant enhancements and improvements in our Strategic Project Office. Reporting directly into our Head of Strategy and working closely with functional leaders across the business, this hands-on role will actively ensure that project outcomes are aligned to organisational strategy, risks are efficiently managed, and that strategic thinking is applied to resolve challenges in project delivery.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced PMO looking for a leadership role to step into across the next 12 months. Providing input and knowledge will be valued and crucial in elevating our PMO at the precinct taking into consideration our existing operational practices, rhythms, and reporting requirements. We look to this role as a key influence in providing our organisation with effective Project Management tools, insightful reporting, and methodologies that encourage continuous improvement.
Sound like you? Read on...

In this dynamic and collaborative role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Strategically Develop the PMO: Elevate both the operational and strategic facets of the PMO, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of M&OP
• Guide Projects to Success: Take an active advisory role in overseeing projects, focusing on strategic alignment, risk management, and problem-solving to ensure successful delivery
• Promote Best Practices: Integrate and promote advanced Project Management practices, fostering a culture of operational efficiency and continuous improvement within the PMO.
• Empower the Organisation: Equip all business areas with the necessary Project Management tools, processes, and methodologies to maximise overall Project Management effectiveness

What you will bring to the role:

• Experienced Project Management Leader: With a background in Project Management (essential) and strong working knowledge of business analysis and change management processes, you bring a proven track record of leading and managing strategic projects
• Strategic and Analytical Mindset: You are skilled at leading teams through complex projects, applying strategic and analytical thinking to overcome project-related challenges
• Adaptive and Collaborative: Your adaptability and collaborative nature makes you adept at managing various project demands, working seamlessly across departments, and handling diverse stakeholder expectations
• Commitment to Quality and Strategic Alignment: Your focus on detail and quality ensures that all projects are executed to the highest standards, aligning perfectly with M&OP's strategic objectives

A bit about us:

Melbourne & Olympic Parks is an iconic, multi-venue precinct with few parallels globally. We showcase Melbourne to the world during the Australian Open and deliver hundreds of entertainment, sporting and community events each year across our world-class venues.

At M&OP, we are passionate about delivering world-class customer experiences every person, every event, every time. How do we do this? By seeking out the best talent to build a high-performance, integrated team who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our guests.

Applications are now OPEN and we encourage interested candidates to submit their CV via the APPLY button asap to be considered for a Feb/March commencement date. We ideally would love our new team member to have a handover period with our existing team member so welcome enquiry from those who are able to start in a new role during late February.

If you'd like to know a little bit more before applying, reach out to Taryn Buckley, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, via email at ***************@mopt.vic.gov.au.

Melbourne & Olympic Parks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For further information on Melbourne & Olympic Parks visit our careers page at www.mopt.com.au/careers/employment-opportunities/ 

Please note successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment screening. This includes but not limited to a national police check and working with children check. M&OP may withdraw an employment offer in the event of an unsatisfactory screening result.
Please note M&OP operates a direct sourcing model so we ask that agencies do not get in touch regarding this vacancy.

M&OP values the privacy of every individual's personal information and is committed to the protection of personal information. Your personal information is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic.). Please refer to the M&OP Careers Page at http://www.mopt.com.au/careers/employment-opportunities/ for more information.