Project Manager

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1+20's.

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community.

About The Role

The Project Manager (PM) coordinates the elements of a project, aiming for timely completion within budget and high standards. Serving as the central figure connecting project goals with the collective efforts of their team, guiding projects toward success.

The PM will handle core responsibilities such as project planning, team coordination, risk management, budget oversight, client communication, and maintaining quality standards. In addition to these technical skills, you will also need critical soft skills, including effective communication, to convey project objectives, updates, and feedback to all stakeholders.

This role is a 12 month contract position.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing detailed project plans that outline scope, objectives, timelines, resources and budget and aligning milestones and identifying potential risks and mitigation strategies
Identification of required resources ie personnel, equipment and materials efficiently to ensure project progresses as planned
Lead and motivate project team to achieve project goals through assigning tasks, setting deadlines, providing guidance and resolving conflicts within the team
Maintain clear and continuous communication with all stakeholders, internal and/or externally by providing regular updates on project progress, changes or challenges and management expectation
Ensure project deliverables are delivered on time and of quality
Identify, analyse and manage potential risks that could impact project timelines, cost or quality and develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Address and resolve issues that arise during the project lifecycle quickly and effectively to minimise impacts on projects
Continuously monitor project progress against its plan and adjust as necessary preparing and presenting regular reports on progress, challenges and achievements to stakeholders

Who We’re Looking For

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities:

Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team
Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth
Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone
Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box
Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key
Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture.

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in Project Management with a minimum of 3 years in delivery within medium to large organization/s
Growth mindset and the ability to be adaptable to a changing environment with the willingness and ability to change approach where required
Ability to inspire, motivate and guide team members towards achieve project goals and fostering a positive team environment
Have confidence to make decisions decisively in order to inspire confidence in others
Determination to overcome obstacles and keep going despite difficulties / delays
Active listening and ability to tailor communication and messaging to varying audiences
Ability to focus and prioritise work to work to deadlines and at times under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong team player with a collaborative approach

What We Offer

The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company.
Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week.
A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more.
A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey.
Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development.

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers

Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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