Project Manager

We are one of Australia's leading retail property groups, who are reimagining the way Australians live, work and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia and are evolving to transform our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces.

Reporting to Senior Manager Project Delivery, the Project Manager will be responsible for leading a set of cross-functional workstreams in the successful planning, execution, and completion of high-profile projects. This is a fixed term role focussed on helping the business to meet Sustainability and International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Reporting. 

The role will be critical in determining project scope and requirements through stakeholder engagement and workshops, supporting the business with approvals, through to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses excellent organizational and leadership skills, coupled with a proven track record of successfully managing both Waterfall and Agile projects from initiation to closure.

Please note: This role is an 24 month fixed term contract, with potential to go permenant

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Solicit feedback and incorporate input to enhance project outcomes

Project Planning and Initiation:
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Manage and prioritise the product backlog
• Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements

Project Team Leadership:
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, across internal and external resources

Execution Management:
• Manage the activities required to achieve the outcome 
• Implement and enforce agile best practices, including the use of agile project management tools and techniques and execute projects in an iterative delivery manner
• Conduct thorough quality assessments to guarantee project deliverables meet established standards
• Implement continuous improvement by identifying and implementing initiatives based on project feedback to enhance team efficiency and delivery

Risk Management:
• Identify and assess potential risks and challenges
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Proactively address issues to prevent project delays

Communication:
• Facilitate clear and effective communication among team members and stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates to management and stakeholders

Budget Management:
• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and resource allocation
• Ensure projects are delivered within budgetary constraints

Key Role Relationships 
Internal
• Project Control Group – Executive and GM
• Workstream leads 
• Business and Technology Leaders and business SMEs

External
• Software vendors
• Potential Consulting and Software Development partners – Program and Account leadership
 

Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a minimum of 5 years in successful technology project delivery
• Understanding and experience in both Agile & Waterfall methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, internal and external
• Track record of delivering complex projects successfully, on time and within budget
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, where introduction of new technology and change management are required
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to work with senior technology and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in project management tools and software
• Significant experience in making sound decisions and judgements (to resolve project roadblocks and issues)

Desirable
• Demonstrated experience in sustainability reporting projects
• Previous experience working with REIT organisations desirable
• PMP, PRINCE2 or PMI Agile certification is a plus

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options 
• Ongoing Development
• Iconic Chadstone Head Office
• Leading Well Being Benefits

Our values cultivate a culture that encourages our 1,200+ team members to be adaptable, agile, resilient and passionate.

At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.