Alchemy Partners is an Australian-owned and led boutique consulting firm that partners with clients to improve business performance and enhance citizen and customer outcomes. We work collaboratively to design and deliver solutions to complex, systemic challenges—helping organisations achieve their transformation goals and drive sustainable results. Our work spans business strategy, operating model design and implementation, strategy execution, program and portfolio management, project delivery, major event execution, data and insights, change management and strategic communications. Collaboration is at the core of how we work—bringing together diverse perspectives to create practical, high-impact solutions.
We are seeking a proactive Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic consulting team in Canberra.This position offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, where you'll lead and manage the successful delivery of client initiatives. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in managing complex projects and will have a strong focus on driving efficient project execution and achieving excellent outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Project Leadership: Lead and manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, timelines, and budgets. Take ownership of project delivery while managing both strategic oversight and hands-on project coordination.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and ensuring alignment across all parties to drive project success.
* Budget & Resource Management: Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and scheduling, ensuring efficient use of time and materials to meet project objectives.
* Process Improvement: Implement and promote best practices in project management, contributing to the continuous improvement of project delivery methodologies.
* Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and blockers, ensuring projects stay on track and achieve their objectives.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage project data to assess progress, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements and course corrections where necessary.
* Reporting & Communication: Provide regular updates to senior management, preparing comprehensive reports on project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
* Methodology Application: Use relevant project management methodologies (including Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) depending on the project requirements to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
About You
* Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
* Security Clearance: Australian Citizenship with minimum NV1 AGSVA clearance
* Experience: 5-7 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of managing complex projects within a consulting environment. Australian Government and Defence experience highly desirable.
* Technical Skills: Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches and proficiency in project management tools and software such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms.
* Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive collaboration across all levels of an organisation, excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on delivering business value through successful project execution and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring strategic alignment and timely delivery.
* Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or PMI-ACP are desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
* Attractive compensation package with performance incentives.
* Lead the development of service line and account growth.
* Work on nationally significant projects with senior government stakeholders and C-suite executives
* Ongoing learning and rapid career development with exposure to a broad range of projects, sectors and training opportunities.
* A dynamic, inclusive, and intellectually curious team that values collaboration, creativity, and integrity.
* Hybrid work environment, based on team and on client needs.
If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking to manage complex projects and contribute to business success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Alchemy Partners.
Our Company Values
Our values reflect our ethos and the qualities we seek in team members:
* Practice Generosity: By being generous with our time, our energy and our enthusiasm we build trust and strong relationships and drive better outcomes.
* Bring Your Best: Our Alchemists all have their unique talents. By bringing our best to our clients & our team we deliver a powerful element that drives value and outcomes.
* Find the Fun: The magic happens when we're having fun. We ignite our clients' passion and spark their interest by bringing the element of fun to our work.
* Win Together: We recognise we're stronger as a team. We work openly and collaboratively with each other to ensure we exceed client expectations.
* Be Curious: We are open to learning and developing. We seek new development opportunities and are keen to learn from others' experiences.
If you are a motivated and innovative professional looking to drive business success through strategic analysis and problem-solving, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Alchemy Partners.
How to Apply
* Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
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