We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
As a company, we’re passionate about what we do and the citizens we help to serve. If you too would like to help champion the use of technology in public services, to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organisations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve growth in your career whilst making a real difference to people and communities.
Why you will love this opportunity as Project Manager at Civica
Here at Civica, we have an exciting opportunity for a customer facing Project Manager with software development and release experience to join our Libraries and Education Business Unit. You'll project manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple software roll-out projects of varying size requiring significant system integration and data migration components.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and control of projects for our education and libraries customers.
We're looking for someone who can navigate complex projects, who will excel in relationship building with our customers, managing stakeholder expectations, and providing regular updates, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Keen to find out more about our Libraries and Education products? Follow the link to find out more:
What you will do to be successful in this role
- Possess extensive experience working as a client-facing Project Manager implementing software (this is a key component where experience is required and essential to the role)
- Have a proven track record when it comes to working across multiple complex IT projects
- Deliver projects to the agreed cost, time, scope, quality, and compliance constraints whilst following internal governance processes and principles
- Be able to manage budgets, producing financial forecasts and delivering without variation
- Have extensive client-facing experience and the ability to manage multiple external & internal stakeholders
- Experience in managing projects with significant system integration and data migration components
- Experience in working in a distributed team environment, managing remote, offshore, and cross-functional teams
- Experience working in highly regulated industries, with experience in the Education or Libraries domains advantageous
- Certified PRINCE2 practitioner, Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent practical experience
- Ability to work within both Agile and Waterfall PM methodologies
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
Why you'll love working with us
We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
We're all different - and we love this about us.
We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.
Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back” benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Flexible Work - Flexible work – we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.
Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.
