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Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms.
Job description:
Project Manager
At Penguin Random House Australia, we strive to be the best home for our authors and people, the most service-oriented partner for our customers and to put readers at the centre of everything we do.
We have an opportunity for an IT focused Project Manager to join our Projects team. You will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to completion. You will interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders and deliver business-orientated outcomes on time and within budget.
The Key responsibilities include:
- Leading project planning sessions
- Coordinating staff and internal resources
- Controlling project budget spend and escalating changes through required channels
- Conducting project reviews and delivering detailed progress reports
- Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation
- Managing relationships with external stakeholders
- Continuously optimising and improving processes
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of IT systems and concepts and any experience working in a warehouse/distribution setting would be advantageous.
- You will be a big picture thinker and will be able to see where projects fit within the IT landscape, and how projects will assist us in achieving overall business objectives.
- You will have a tertiary qualification in IT or Business and have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Project Manager.
- You will have a highly structured mind-set, driven by an eye for detail and quality, and will have excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile) are highly desired but not essential.
If you are interested in this role, we invite you to apply now. All applications must include a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Please note, due to the high volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Penguin Random House is the world's largest trade book publisher, boasting an impressive list of authors from cherished favourites to future classics across many genres and platforms. In Australia and New Zealand, we are proud to work with the most talented writers, thinkers and achievers and publish a diverse range of local and international voices. We are the leading publisher distributing books across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on speed and reliability to reach our customers and bring the very best books to readers everywhere. Our 400+ creative and passionate people from various backgrounds and experiences work together to uphold our reputation for excellence and clear commitment to service throughout the entire publishing process, and help us to achieve exceptional results. More information can be found at https://www.penguin.com.au/ and https://www.penguin.co.nz/.
Penguin Random House is committed to providing a workplace and culture that values diversity and inclusion across all levels of the business. We recognise and acknowledge the contribution of people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes, however is not limited to, differences in gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, family status and disability.
Company: Penguin Random House Australia Pty Ltd
Country: Australia
State/Region: Victoria
City: Southbank
Postal Code: 3006
Job ID: 268646
