Project Manager

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. Our predictive analytics and Liquid Data® platform help clients measure market share, uncover consumer behavior, and drive growth—powered by six decades of expertise and an expansive, high-quality data set.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com

What will you be doing?

Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate project management methodology, template, tools and practices to ensure projects consistently deliver to their agreed scope, time and budget. Contribute to the successful tracking of project benefits that are aligned to the strategic direction of Circana and to drive continual business improvement initiative within the PMO.

Job Responsibilities

Manage both product development and/or client-facing implementation projects assigned by the PMO across the entire project life cycle: from initiation to closure

Embody the principles of a PMO Centre of Excellence

Adhere to the company-wide Project Management discipline

Develop and refine the suite of PMO templates to ensure we deliver a consistent implementation experience for our clients

Ensure all PMO reporting obligations are fulfilled in a timely and effective manner

Drive the successful delivery of business outcomes in consultation with the client, project team, business stakeholders and the Project Sponsor

During the Project Start-up and Initiation phases assist in expanding the business case; define project deliverables, WBS, high level scope, initial estimates, draft schedule and budget. Present recommendations to the Executive Team and senior stakeholders of the project

Build and maintain strong organisational relationships with effective communications that deliver positive project outcomes

Perform all project governance responsibilities required for each project. Chair regular meetings including Project Steering Groups, project governance, vendor engagements etc., with timely communication of actions and decision logs

Proactively manage project issues and risks, ensuring minimal negative impact to project deliverables

Conduct project post-implementation reviews to ensure ‘lessons learnt’ are captured, communicated and referenced for future projects

Participate in project management knowledge sharing forums

Requirements

A highly disciplined project manager with 5+ years’ experience

Strong experience in rolling out a SaaS-based product with customisations to clients

Strong experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Must be comfortable with a fast paced and dynamic project delivery landscape

Establishes productive working relationships across senior stakeholders

Experience managing teams across a portfolio of 3-5 concurrent projects

Experience working with Big Data and Data Analytics solutions is a plus

High level of proficiency in the technical aspects of the Project Management discipline

Detailed knowledge and understanding of portfolio and project interdependencies management

High level of proficiency in presenting to clients and senior stakeholders

Working within organisational constraints and selecting an optimal approach

Experience in defining entry and exit/acceptance criteria of stage gate processes and project phases

Experience in identifying and managing complex risks and issues

Experience in defining and implementing best practice processes, standards and templates for PMO functions

Experience managing multi-discipline resources to meet a common goal

Understand and successfully apply resource and capacity planning principles

Circana Behaviours

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviours sit at the core of our organisation. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviours throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

Stay Curious: being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions

Seek Clarity: embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action

Own the Outcome: being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices

Centre on the Client: relentlessly adding value for our customers

Be a Challenger: never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement

Champion Inclusivity: fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity

Commit to each other: contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location(s)

This position can be located in the following area(s): Sydney, Australia

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