Project Manager – Finance System Replacement

About Us

The G’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and loyalty program G’day Rewards. Employing more than 2,200 people Australia-wide, G’day Group has a truly national footprint of over 300 holiday parks, including 85 fully owned and operated parks and Resorts. The largest park network in the country, we’re about authentic Australian holiday experiences and inviting all Aussies to say g’day to more of Australia.

We’re on a journey of growth and evolution to reshape the industry, offering the best customer experience underpinned by the best technology. Each year, we showcase the true Australia to millions of guests and we are the co-custodians of some of the country’s most treasured places; a privilege we don’t take lightly. With eyes on domestic and regional tourism like never before, we are building a passionate, adaptable, high-performance team to create holiday memories that put a smile in every g’day.

The Role

This role is will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Finance System Replacement to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business processes.

Project Management:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may impact timelines or deliverables.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables through rigorous testing, validation, and adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure the project is managed and delivered to agreed scope, quality, time and budget where outcomes are fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, risk assessments, and budget updates.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization, driving efficiency and effectiveness across project delivery by understanding of the business goals, strategies, and challenges of the organisation and the industry
• Manage execution of training and adoption plans, and wider change management

 Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors
• Drive vendor delivery in alignment with overall project requirements and vendor contract, ensuring maximised value

Team Leadership:

• Provide clear direction and guidance to project teams, motivating them to achieve project goals and deliverables.

About You

·      Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or other industry recognised training or qualifications

·      Proven experience (5+ years) managing system implementation projects, with a strong understanding of cloud-based systems.

·      Deep knowledge and use of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Confluence, or similar

·      Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage teams and stakeholders at all levels.

·      Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate and negotiate in writing and verbally with stakeholders across all levels effectively and maturely

·      Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to resolving issues.

·      Experience and understanding of data migration and integrations development and strategies

·      Experience and understanding of information and cyber security

·      Experience in negotiating, resolving conflicts, and managing expectations.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing – Flexible and hybrid working arrangements / Employee Assistance Program / Discounted private health cover / BeWell Training Program / Weekly yoga and walking group / Free annual flu vaccinations

Paid Leave Benefits – Parental leave / Volunteer leave / Study leave 

Professional Development – Leadership programs / Support of external training courses / Reimbursement of professional association memberships

Employee Savings – Discounted accommodation and experience rates / Salary packaging / Discovery partner discounts/ Free G’day Rewards membership / Loyalty recognition benefits

Our ESG statement

The G’day Group acknowledges the increasing global expectation to demonstrate our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk factors and sustainability in our daily operations and ongoing decision making. Our five-year ESG strategy is evolving to ensure we are committed to growing with care through supporting our people, giving back to the communities we operate in, and protecting our environment.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to an offer of employment being made, candidates must provide authority for a Federal Police Clearance to disclose any criminal offences or charges. Drivers Licence essential.