- Experience across both process improvement and project/programme delivery (ideally operations, transformation or consult
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent continuous improvement qualification).
- Australian resident with right to work in Australia without sponsorship.
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Description
Role Overview:Ìý
Join Smokeball as our Business Process & Project Manager and help shape how the business runs as we continue to scale.ÌýYou’llÌýown the full lifecycle of operational improvement — from spotting the process issues worth solving, through to designing,ÌýdeliveringÌýand embedding the fix.Ìý
ThisÌýisn’tÌýprocess for process’s sake.ÌýYou’llÌýbring sharp commercial judgement to prioritise the right initiatives, design solutions that are as simple as they need toÌýbe andÌýprotect the speed and autonomy that let this business move fast.ÌýYou’llÌýcombine hands-on process analysis with structured project delivery, reporting into our Country Manager – Australia.Ìý
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WhatÌýYou’llÌýBe Doing:Ìý
- Map,ÌýdocumentÌýand analyse current-state processes toÌýidentifyÌýinefficiencies,ÌýbottlenecksÌýand risksÌý
- Design andÌývalidateÌýfuture-state processes with subject-matter experts and operational stakeholdersÌý
- Build data-driven business cases to prioritise the initiatives that matter mostÌý
- Plan and manage improvement initiatives end-to-endÌýscope, schedule, resourcing,ÌýbudgetÌýand riskÌý
- Maintain key project artefacts: charters, plans, statusÌýreportsÌýand decision recordsÌý
- Coordinate cross-functional workstreams and manage interdependencies across the change portfolioÌý
- Report clearly to sponsors and senior leadership on progress,ÌýrisksÌýand outcomesÌý
- Build engagement and communication plans to support adoption of changeÌý
- Partner with training and enablement teams to ensure operational readiness ahead of go-liveÌý
- Track benefits realisation post-implementation and coach teams on process thinking and project disciplineÌý
- Develop andÌýmaintainÌýstrong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business, in each region and at all levelsÌý
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WhatÌýYou’llÌýBring:Ìý
- Demonstrable experience across both process improvement and project/programme delivery, ideally within operations,ÌýtransformationÌýor consultingÌý
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or equivalent CI qualification)Ìý
- Strong working knowledge of project management frameworks — PMP, PRINCE2,ÌýAgilePMÌýor equivalent practical experienceÌý
- ProficiencyÌýwith process mapping tools (Visio, Miro,ÌýLucidchartÌýor similar) and project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com or similar)Ìý
- Excellent stakeholder management,ÌýfacilitationÌýand communication skills — comfortable presenting to senior leadership and coaching frontline teamsÌý
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight and compelling business casesÌý
- Bonus: sector experience in technology / SaaSÌý
What’sÌýin it for you?Ìý
💵 Competitive Salary + bonus + superÌý
🧘 Wellbeing allowanceÌý
💠Be part of a high-growth company evolving a core SaaS platformÌý
🌴 Reboot days & Birthday leaveÌý
👪 Paid Parental LeaveÌý
🥡 Office lunches and loads of snacksÌý
🧢 And of course…the SWAG!Ìý
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Smokeball is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.Ìý
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Don’t meet all the criteria? No worries! If our values resonate with your personal values and you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!Ìý
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Please note: This role is only open to Australian residents. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship currently.Ìý
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