Project Manager - Brisbane, Qld

About the Opportunity
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the strategic objectives of Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) are achieved through delivering projects in accordance with the agreed scope (on time, within budget and scope).The incumbent is recognised as an expert in the field of project management, including business case development.
The Project Manager reports directly to the Business Improvement Manager, who reports to the Global Operations Leader. The position requires regular liaison with project team members, FCTG executives, key stakeholders within FCTG and potentially additional third parties.
What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain a Business Case for each assigned project:

• Business Case aligned to achieve agreed outcomes
• Business Case is agreed by relevant stakeholders, which may include the Business Leader, FCNZ SWOT and relevant Steering Committee, with reviews at each stage of the project lifecycle to confirm its continued viability

• Develop and maintain a Project Management Plan with sufficient detail to demonstrate how the project will be managed through the lifecycle including:

• Objectives
• Scope, Time, Cost, Resource and Quality baselines
• Risks, Constraints, Assumptions and Dependencies
• Follow appropriate approval process

• Manage delivery of project products (Deliverables) in accordance with criteria agreed in the Project Management Plan. Examples of plans that inform the overarching Project Plan include:

• Scope Management Plan
• Requirements Management Plan
• Schedule Management Plan
• Cost Management Plan
• Quality Management Plan
• Procurement/Vendor Management Plan
• Manage issues and risks
• Manage Project resources effectively
• Manage change control
• Prepare and deliver accurate, relevant and timely reporting including status reports, steering committee reports plus any ad-hoc reporting as required

What you will need:

• Proven experience/ knowledge in a project management capacity
• Knowledge of the travel industry highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability in utilising program/project governance frameworks
• Previous experience in Business Transformation or significant business change projects highly desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies, concepts and principles - able to be adapted to FCTG's environment and culture
• Demonstrated knowledge of Business Case development, including benefits identification, analysis and subsequent monitoring
• Demonstrated knowledge of Benefits Realisation Plan development and handover to BAU
• Demonstrated ability in analysing and reporting project performance and status, e.g. quality, time, and budget, risk, forecasting, etc.
• Project Management qualification desirable e.g. Project Management
• Professional (PMP) or Prince2, Scrum Master etc; OR Demonstrable experience working within a Project Management

framework such as Prince2 or managing Agile projects
What you'll enjoy:

• Reward: Salary to be discussed at the interview, based on experience
• Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified
• Development: individualised Learning & Development pathway options
• Exclusive Staff Discounts: accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia's leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
• Travel Discounts: including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
• Flexibility: Monday to Friday week, business hours with flexible/hybrid options
• Brightness of Future: career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within
• Corporate Health Discounts: access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to 24/7 internal gym
• Mental Health: support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Social: regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Lisbon in 2024)
• Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
• Sustainability: the protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment

We value you
Flight Centre Travel Group is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that supports your unique identity to create better, safer experiences for everyone. We encourage you to come as you are to foster inclusivity and collaboration. We celebrate you!
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Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Flight Centre Travel Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Applications close: 16 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time