ABOUT US

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.
Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fair future.
Minderoo’s Operations team ensures Minderoo’s impact is sustainable and effective. It brings together Minderoo’s critical enabling functions of finance (financial control, procurement, grant management, tax, payroll, financial planning and analysis), investments, legal, risk and compliance, people and technology
Job Description
The IT Project Manager HRIS – Minderoo Foundation is responsible for delivering key projects including implementation of a new HRIS within required quality, schedule and budget constraints.
This role is primarily focussed on the delivery of new solutions, including a new HRIS, and upgrades/enhancements to related solutions.
This is a fast-paced role, with competing demands and shifting timelines. Extensive stakeholder, vendor and change management will be required, as well as collaboration across IT verticals, Minderoo Foundation and third-party vendors.
Qualifications

CHANGE MANAGEMENT AND USER EXPERIENCE

• Lead the development and execution of change management strategies to support successful implementation and adoption of the new Workday HRIS.
• Drive user engagement through clear communication, training, and support initiatives tailored to diverse user needs.
• Champion a user-centric approach to solution design and implementation to ensure positive user experience and system usability.
• Align change activities with business goals and foster a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with People, Finance, Communications, and IT teams to embed the system into day-to-day operations, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

COMPETENCE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business information systems (IS), computer science or related field, or equivalent-related IT experience.
• Project Management training and certification required, such as PMI, Prince2 or Agile.
• 5+ years’ experience of project management, including experience managing multiple parallel projects.
• Experience delivering Workday HRIS implementations
• Proven ability to deliver the technology components within a wider business, political or education campaign.
• Prior experience implementing technology/data solutions at remote locations and/or in maritime environments desirable.
• Strong vendor management and influencing skills, ideally with an established network in the digital space.
• Experience working with stakeholders in the education / research / not-for-profit sector is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to operate with some level of ambiguity, with a focus to clarify business needs and identify opportunities for value creation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Ability to understand a complex business structure quickly.
• Highly collaborative, able to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast moving and at times unstructured environment.
  Additional Information

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