Project Manager, Workforce - Fixed Term

Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: At Optus, we don’t sit back and let the future happen to us - we’re out there making it. By expanding into new technology and relentlessly improving every day, we’re creating a better tomorrow for all Australians. We believe in the strength of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workforce where backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people help us innovate and create strong connections with our customers. Optus is undergoing a workforce transformation, focusing on new ways of working, processes, and technology to build a simplified and efficient operating model. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the Transformation Lead, Strategic Workforce, Group IT, and impacted teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of key actions within the strategic workforce transformation program. This role is essential in order to align technology, P&C, and business outcomes while delivering new capabilities and supporting change initiatives across Optus IT. The role requires a strategic problem solver with strong leadership, organisational change expertise, and a proven track record in delivering sophisticated projects within budget and timelines. Working with diverse business partners, the Project Manager must confidently navigate change, influence decision-making, and maintain alignment across IT, P&C, and broader transformation activities. Leading and inspiring a diverse team, the individual will demonstrate outstanding leadership and coaching skills, encouraging collaboration and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Please note, this is a fixed term temporary full-time opportunity of up to 12 months. The day to day Project Management Leadership : Define project requirements, scope, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans while ensuring quality results and continuity throughout the project lifecycle. Change Management : Manage and mitigate resistance to change, ensuring smooth execution and adoption of transformation initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain strong relationships with key business partners, including senior executives and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor on transformation and change management practices. Risk and Issue Management : Identify, monitor, and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring effective communication and timely solutions. Agile Practices : Support improvements in agile methodologies, including ceremonies, prioritisation, backlog refinement, and work management tools (JIRA/Confluence). Continuous Improvement : Foster collaboration, incorporate feedback, and maintain a proactive mentality in dynamic and evolving environments. Why you are our next Project Manager Transformation and Agile Expertise : Proven experience in transformation, change management, program delivery, and working in Agile environments, with certifications such as Scrum Master, Scrum Professional, PMP, or Prince. Telecommunications and Systems Knowledge : Background in complex corporate systems, consulting, or professional services, with familiarity in the telecommunications industry and both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Technical and Analytical Skills : Sophisticated skills in JIRA, Confluence, business analysis, and strong problem-solving abilities to recommend and apply the best delivery approaches. Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement : Proven experience leading large-scale programs across multiple functions, with the ability to influence senior levels and manage cross-functional collaboration effectively. Communication and Interpersonal Skills : Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities to engage diverse teams. Behavioural Strengths : Highly organised, reliable, and diligent teammate with a proactive, standout colleague approach and resilience under pressure. Customer-Centric Approach : Innovative thinker with a focus on customer experience, able to see opportunities from challenges and drive digital innovation. What’s in it for you? 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit! Inclusive paid parental leave, up to 14 weeks for the primary care giver All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the ‘Parents at Work portal’ Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue – even earn a MBA micro-credential via OptusU (University) Connect at work through one of our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans and Yarn Network Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon! Keen to see what it’s really like to work at Optus? Search #OptusLife on LinkedIn to go behind the scenes! At Optus, we are strengthened by others and that means valuing diversity and saying ‘yes’ to embracing individual differences. We are committed to ensuring that our application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals with a disability, individuals identifying as being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals who may have served in the armed forces or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also want to do our best to make our recruitment process inclusive. If you require any adjustments or accessibility support to participate fairly and equitably in the recruitment process, please email or call 1800 309 170. We're here to help. When you contact us, please advise your preferred method of contact and we will be in touch within 48 hours. For more information on Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Optus, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr