Project Manager - Integration and Transformation Projects
Respect, Australia
Job Description
Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for driving growth and transformation within the aged care sector? Do you have a knack for orchestrating seamless integrations and ensuring the success of newly acquired businesses? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you at Respect as our Integration and Transformation Manager.
Who we are:
Respect is a rapidly growing, not-for-profit, progressive, and purpose-driven aged care and retirement living provider that operates across Tasmania, Victoria, and New South Wales.
At Respect, we are on a mission to expand and enhance our services across residential aged care, home care, and retirement living. The role of Integration and Transformation Manager is pivotal in executing our strategic vision and ensuring the successful integration of new acquisitions into our portfolio.
It's not work if you love your job. You will be working as part of an amazing management team with a satisfaction rating of 89% and an eNPS of 83.
The Position:
As the Integration and Transformation Manager, you will take the reins in leading and managing the acquisition process for each new business that becomes a part of Respect. You'll be the driving force behind implementing our established systems, policies, procedures, and best practices at each newly acquired site. Your expertise will be instrumental in achieving quality outcomes that align with industry regulations and set new standards of excellence.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including our executive and operational management teams, site management, employees, residents, and their representatives. Your exceptional communication skills will be pivotal in ensuring a smooth and effective transition for all parties involved.
This role requires regular travel to provide on-site guidance and leadership at each newly acquired site. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on-site, ensuring that our values and practices are seamlessly integrated and that every transition is met with success.
Key Duties amp; Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the execution of all aspects associated with the acquisition of a new site or program that has been acquired by Respect, including conducting an initial site assessment and gap analysis.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive change management program aligning the acquired site or program to Respect’s standards ready for hand-over to operations.
- Implement Respect’s established systems, structures, policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with the change management program.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements throughout the acquisition process, including relevant aged care, human resources, corporations, and other regulations.
- Develop and implement effective change, communication, and engagement strategies that build trust and confidence among clients, their representatives, employees, community, and external stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to site or program management throughout the transition process.
- Monitor and report on the progress of the integration and transformation, ensuring that key milestones are achieved within the agreed timeline and budget.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of each acquisition, identifying areas for improvement and develop action plans to address these areas.
- Continuously improve the integration and transformation process to improve quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and timeframes
Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant qualification/s and/or certification/s in project management, change management, or business management.
- At least 5 years of senior management experience, ideally in the aged care industry.
- Significant experience in project management and change management, ideally within the aged care sector.
- Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills with the ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Current Aged Care Worker Screening certification (or ability to acquire).
Desirable:
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, including acquisitions and integrations.
Benefits
Benefits we offer you:
- The opportunity to play a pivotal role in Respect's growth and transformation journey.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and conditions of employment.
- Pay incentives including not-for-profit charitable salary packaging.
- The satisfaction of contributing to the betterment of aged care services
- Long-term employmen