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Adelaide
Haigh's Chocolate
IT Project Manager
Posted: 4 October
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Established in 1915, Haigh’s Chocolates is the oldest family-owned chocolate maker in Australia. Run by fourth generation Haigh’s family, we employ over 900 people across 22 retail stores currently located in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, as well as online, plus two factories and head office. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, Haigh’s prides itself on being a chocolate ‘bean to bar’ specialist, committed to the art of premium chocolate making. Haigh’s roast their own cocoa beans, ethically sourced from plantations around the world, to create a unique blend of premium milk and dark chocolate. Through meticulous artisan skills that include handmade chocolate creation and finishing, combined with advanced manufacturing equipment and techniques, Haigh’s creates exquisite chocolates that look and taste delicious.

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Manager with significant experience to manage the end-to-end delivery of key projects within Haigh’s Chocolates IT Roadmap. There is also scope of minor projects that fall outside of the IT Roadmap. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Head Office in Parkside. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our technology landscape and ensuring the successful implementation of strategic projects that enable business growth.

Reporting to the Head of Technology, the IT Project Manager will work closely with the Technology Team, and other business stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed punctually, within the defined scope, and in adherence to budgetary constraints. This includes providing regular updates to the Digital Steering Committee regarding progress and risk.

The IT Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the Head of Technology and Haigh’s business stakeholders by driving the ongoing planning and monitoring of the IT roadmap, ensuring projects remain aligned with strategic objectives and adaptable to evolving business needs.

The IT Project Manager's responsibilities include:

- Provide end-to-end project management;
- Oversee project budget and allocate resources to align with organisational objectives
- Develop comprehensive project schedules
- Continuously monitor milestones and deliverables, and provide regular progress updates
- Oversee all aspects of vendor contracts
- Implement change management processes in consultation with key stakeholders
- Systematically identify and communicate potential project risks
- Communicate transparently and professionally with stakeholders, providing timely information and fostering a culture of openness and trust throughout the project lifecycle
- Effectively prioritise tasks, allocate resources, and ensure all deadlines are met

To be successful in the role you will need:

- Experience as an IT Project Manager in a commercial environment (retail or manufacturing environment is advantageous);
- Provide leadership to one direct report;
- Hands-on experience with project management software such as MS Project / Smartsheet;
- Experience with managing 3rd party software solution vendors;
- Change management experience;
- Ability to plan, monitor and provide effective reporting on the progress of projects;
- Explicit written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to hold stakeholders to agreed actions and timeframes;
- Excellent organisation and time management skills;
- Ability to work autonomously / independently.

We offer a values-driven culture, generous salary, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, short term incentive scheme and learning and development opportunities. Oh, and did we mention the chocolate? If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Inclusion matters at Haigh’s. We believe that valuing differences in backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and experiences helps create a workplace free from bias and prejudice. We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and beyond, to ensure a barrier-free and supportive experience for all.

Ready to add a little sweetness to your career? Apply today!

📌 IT Project Manager
🏢 Haigh's Chocolate
📍 Adelaide

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