Project Manager (Remote)

Project Manager | FourPL | Australia

Are you looking to grow your career as a Project Manager?

At FourPL, we believe in taking a “hands-on” and pragmatic approach to supporting customers through their journey. Engagements vary in depth where in some cases we try to utilize the customer resources and do more direction and governance, whilst in others we do more implementation work for the customer. 

We expect that your role will be dynamic in moving between consulting, project management and systems, provided this is clearly defined with the customer for each engagement.

The primary purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate all aspects of projects from start to completion. The Project Manager will be responsible for partnering with the internal stakeholders to formulate work plans and ensure that work is delivered on strategy, on time and on budget. The Project Manager will play a major role in developing and shaping projects as well as managing and building long-term relationships and understanding the “big picture”. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager role will include the ability to support a range of engagements through the consulting lifecycle including: 

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Promote the company through the participation in presales stage with potential clients ensuring that they are aware of our services 
• Act as an account manager to ensure that any solution being developed is in line with customer expectations and that the customer is satisfied with FourPL service levels to ensure that every customer is a reference site, willing to promote our services and give us more work
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to understand their business well enough to proactively develop further business opportunities
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects

PRE-REQUISITES/QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years proven consultancy experience
• Experience in facilitation and the ability to work in different lines of businesses as required
• Knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics or Spend Management– required
• Experience in the supply-chain industry and understanding of best practices – preferable
• Knowledge in and experience with our partners systems – preferable

Remuneration

• Depending on your skills and experience a generous remuneration package will be offered.

So why work for FourPL Pty Ltd?

• We know you have choices but as a leader in the field we offer an excellent remuneration package together with many benefits, which include: 
• An awesome team of people to work with, passionate about success 
• The opportunity to grow as a professional 
• As we expect to be the best, we provide access to intensive training to ensure we stay ahead 
• The opportunity to contribute to supply chain leadership through our customer forums, partner forums and membership. 
• Most importantly, we want to be known for our culture where you choose to work for us because you are valued, respected and enjoy working with us.
   

About FourPL Pty Ltd

FourPL Pty Ltd is recognized through our awards as one of the leading Supply Chain and Procurement consultancies in Australia, working with many leading Blue Chip and public sector organizations. FourPL Pty Ltd differentiates through the quality of our engagements and services together with our pragmatic focus on excellence through from defining vision and strategy to practically supporting customers through implementation and realization. 

We take pride in our independence and recognize every customer engagement should be a reference. We are an equal opportunities employer therefore all appointments and promotions are made on the basis of performance and ability. We hire the best people for our business and aim to make all our employees feel valued, included and empowered.

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