Digital Transformation Project Manager

Job Description

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering; they are central to our mission, our impact, and to helping us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive, and connected community. Darebin encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in. About Darebin City Council Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life. About the Role The Digital Transformation Project Manager will work closely with employees at all levels across Council and technical and delivery partners. This position will ensure that the digital transformation program is planned and managed on a day-to-day basis with the strategic goals in mind: Manage the procurement and partner selection process, in line with the program strategic direction and councils’ procurement policy Manage the day-to-day deliverables of the transformation program team as allocated Manage program deliverables to ensure they are delivered within the constraints of time, budget, and quality Lead the management of project risks, issues, and dependencies within the specified governance frameworks, providing sufficient information for effective decision making Facilitate required digital transformation governance forums Submit program status reports in line with required reporting cycles Provide direction and leadership to program team members, fostering effective collaboration and communication, especially in an environment with delivery and technology partner relationships Skills & Experience Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation programs involving multiple business departments and external partners Experience in working with diverse teams and developing strong partnerships with delivery and technology partners Demonstrated ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and develop positive and productive relationships across multi-disciplinary teams Demonstrated experience in delivering change in a complex service-based environment Experience in program risk, issue, and financial management in a highly governed and political environment Culture As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement, and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect. Benefits We offer a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options. How to Apply If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application including a resume, and those who wish to address the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description may do so in their cover letter. We’re also happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Contact Christine Walsh, Chief Transformation Officer via for a confidential discussion. Applications close on 5th of February at 11.30pm. Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment. Council requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Staff Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr