Finance Systems Project Manager - Federal Government

Randstad Australia • Full-time • Melbourne, Victoria, AU • A$ 90 - A$ 110 / hour • 10h ago

The Opportunity

Our client, a high-profile Federal Government agency, is seeking a high-caliber Finance Systems Project Manager to lead the rapid replacement of their legacy TechOne system. With the current platform sunsetting on January 30th, this is a critical, "on-the-ball" appointment focused on the urgent procurement and implementation of integrated Finance, Payroll, HR, and Expense Management solutions.

Core Responsibilities

The successful candidate will bridge the gap between technical requirements and strategic procurement, ensuring the new ERP suite is fit-for-purpose and delivered to a strict schedule.

Requirements & Scoping: Review and document comprehensive business requirements, ensuring alignment with the organisation's operational needs.
Procurement Leadership: Navigate the RFT process via the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and Procurement Australia frameworks.
Implementation Oversight: Act as the primary project lead, assisting ERP specialists to ensure all deliverables are met and complex system integrations are successful.
Stakeholder Liaison: Work alongside the internal ICT team to ensure a seamless transition from the legacy environment to the new systems.
Quality Assurance: Match technical deliverables against business utility to ensure the organisation gains maximum value from the new software.

Key Selection Criteria

ERP Expertise: A proven track record of managing end-to-end ERP implementations (specifically Finance and Payroll modules).
Procurement Acumen: Strong SME-level understanding of government procurement processes and tender management.
Urgency & Precision: The ability to work within an extremely tight timeframe (January 30 deadline) without compromising on quality, compliance, or documentation.
Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into business-ready insights for the Executive.

How to Apply

If you are a systems-savvy Project Manager who thrives under pressure and has a background in government-standard procurement, please apply now for a confidential discussion.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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Federal Government , Systems, ERP

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