About us 

The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.  

About the role 

CCP are seeking a Program Manager to lead a pivotal role in the successful delivery of CCP – HCM initiative. Working within the CCP branch, the Program Manager will lead overall HCM program delivery, ensuring seamless coordination across internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex digital products such as SAP SuccessFactors with large multidisciplinary teams. This position will work closely with several key stakeholder teams across DGS (People and Culture, Corporate Shared Services) and other Victorian Government departments.

About you 

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate: 

• Technical Leadership: Take ownership of the program, providing technical direction and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and digital strategies. Demonstrated leadership experience in HCM digital transformation and services including human centred design, analytics and insights, project management, strategy, and project establishment.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders both within and outside the Department, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication channels to relevant governance bodies.
• Contract Management: Oversee the management of contracts with vendors, ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and high-quality outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the program, proactively addressing challenges to ensure successful delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and outcomes through innovation, creativity, and best practices.

Mandatory requirements

• An appropriate qualification in technology, project management or proven track record of equivalent experience.
• 7+ years proven track record delivering complex HCM platform implementation.
• 10 + years' experience in Project Management in an Agile/hybrid environment.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description. 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

How to apply 

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Wednesday, 11 December 2024. All applications should include: 

• a resume; and 
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) 

 
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Policy, Victorian Public Service employees are required to apply via the JSE for primary consideration access. 

Other relevant information 

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.  

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. 

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.