Project Manager

• High-impact role for an experienced Project Manager, specialising in HCM, HRIS or ERP 
• A global opportunity to lead a multi-year HCM transformation from RFP
• Permanent position based at Ampol Head Office, Alexandria - Hybrid 2 days in office/ 3 days wfh 

About Ampol

We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future.

We are proud to be an endorsed employer of choice for women by WORK180. To understand more about how Ampol’s policies, benefits and how we support our people, check out some key female leader career stories on the Work180 website.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to spearhead a global Human Capital Management (HCM) Transformation program across the Ampol Group. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization, driving innovative solutions, and leading a diverse, cross-functional team towards transformative success.

In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction and execution of a multi-year HCM initiative that spans across continents and integrates cutting-edge technology with our core HR processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless delivery, aligning stakeholders, and delivering results that elevate our global workforce capabilities. If you have a knack for turning complex challenges into strategic opportunities, a deep understanding of HCM/HRIS systems, and a passion for driving large-scale transformations, we invite you to join us and make a lasting impact on our global operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and drive the strategic vision for the HCM Transformation program, ensuring alignment with Ampol objectives.
• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of the HCM Transformation program, including system selection, configuration, and deployment of HCM solutions
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including HR leaders, IT leadership teams, and external HCM vendors, ensuring clear communication and alignment on system requirements and project objectives.
• Ensure that realistic project, quality, change control and risk management processes are maintained
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget, addressing system integration challenges and ensuring the alignment of new HCM functionalities with business requirements.
• Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manage expectations of all project stakeholders
• Ensure a Change Management plan is prepared, implemented, and monitored
• Engage with Vendors to manage the end-to-end procurement process, RFI, RFP, RFT as required and negotiate various statements of work for delivery of project outcomes.
• Manage employee performance and development, and develops team understanding of the business requirements and strategies relating to the project

About you:

The ideal candidate will bring outstanding communication and organizational skills, with the agility to navigate and prioritize competing demands while surpassing customer expectations. You'll excel in engaging stakeholders, driving transformative change, and building strong connections with both end-users and IT professionals at every level of the organization.

Key skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (such as Business, Project Management) or significant equivalent workplace experience.
• Extensive experience with HRIS/HCM or ERP transformations and system implementations - implementing technology such as HCM, RTA, Payroll Solutions and Smart Recruiters
• Proven experience in successful development of leading projects from RFP through to delivery and implementation across multiple geographies 
• Strong experience managing multiple project streams concurrently 
• Sound knowledge of operational and change management processes and methodologies
• Experience in complex enterprise environments, 

Our benefits

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars! 
• We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value. 
• Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work. 
• We value recognition.  We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values. 
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions. 
• BabyCare Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work. 
• Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available. 
• Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme 
• Leave Options – Up to 6 weeks annual leave and additional Wellbeing leave days. 
• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.   
• Check out our benefits and policies on the Work180 website. 

We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol.

Applications close Wednesday 24th September