Project Manager - Anaplan

Company: Northern Star Mining Services Limited
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Ready to expand your professional career with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career advancement and professional development avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer.Interested? Your journey starts here.At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these values and contributing to our collective growth and success.The OpportunityNorthern Star currently has a newly created opportunity for an experienced senior systems professional to join our Finance Department in the role of Systems Implementation Project Manager on an initial 12-month contract. Reporting to the Group Manager - Finance, this critical role will lead delivery across the implementation of Northern Star's new budget and forecasting tool, Anaplan.Responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead coordination of the Group's implementation of Anaplan project and associated change management for the Group.
• Work closely with Northern Star's Finance Department, Operations, and external implementation partner to ensure the successful implementation and business engagement.
• Responsible for accurately tracking and internal reporting on project performance to Group Manager - Finance.
• Responsible for effective engagement with key project stakeholders and assisting the Group Manager - Finance in ensuring risks and potential issues are identified and adequately tracked.
• Responsible for continuous monitoring and management of external implementation partner ensuring project deliverables are delivered on time and within budget.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining regular internal project meetings and associated project management enabling clear project tracking as well as regular communication of project status.
• Regular site travel may be required.About you?With extensive (5+ years) experience in a similar senior systems implementation role, your background has seen you undertake detailed engagement with both users and key business stakeholders to drive a seamless, efficient implementation, with a focus on risk mitigation and ensuring the timely identification & resolution of potential issues, and the escalation of any key decisions to the respective department manager.The following will also see you set for success in this role:
  • Extensive experience in a similar systems or IT position, overseeing comprehensive systems implementation projects.
  • Hold a Tertiary Qualification in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Project Management, Commerce, or equivalent, along with 5+ years post-grad experience preferably within the mining or manufacturing industry.
  • A working knowledge & understanding of key accounting processes and concepts.
  • Demonstrated leadership and project management experience, with the ability to collaborate effectively, drive change and deliver successful outcomes.
  • Excellent communication & people skills, with the ability to engage, influence & build effective, functional relationships with key stakeholders.
  • An understanding of mining processes & drivers, along with exposure to the gold mining industry, would be highly regarded.
  • Innovative in thought, with an agile mindset, you possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to think outside the box.
  • Well organised with an excellent attention to detail, you naturally look to manage & mitigate risk.
  • Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you multitask effectively and are comfortable in a dynamic, outcome-focused environment.
  • You possess a high level of computer literacy, having worked across multiple systems & platforms.Interested?Northern Star's pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirmation you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer and fosters an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.
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