Initiative Lead (12+ month Fixed Term Contract)

We're Momentum Energy - a power company owned by Hydro Tasmania, Australia's largest generator of renewable energy. We're on a mission to make energy simpler, and more human for customers. And it starts with our people: as we grow, we're nurturing a culture of belonging, where diverse views and experiences are embraced and everyone is valued and respected. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders and sexual orientations and are happy to adjust our recruitment processes, even in ways we may not have thought of before. Please reach out to us about any adjustments or support you may require.

We are looking to hire an Initiative Lead to join our Technology Team. This is a 12+ month Fixed Term Contract.

About the Role

This role requires the ability to pivot between project management and business analysis skillsets to identify value and drive key delivery outcomes for our business and customers.

• Plan and drive initiative timelines and ensure adherence to entry and exit criteria of Momentum's delivery framework - Getting Stuff Done ("GSD")
• Engage with the right people and co-ordinate cross-functional working groups to deliver outcomes.
• Work with Business Owners to ensure the Problem Statement, Value and Desired Outcomes are clear to guide backlog prioritisation as well as the successful delivery of initiatives.
• Ensure Stream Sponsors and Business Owners are aligned to the value of initiatives in relation to strategic goals.
• Co-ordinate with the various platforms and business areas to confirm the assignment of resourcing (both technical and non-technical) for Value Stream deliverables.
• Work with stakeholders and Business Transformation team to identify and understand business impacts to ensure change activities are delivered.
• Act as the escalation point for initiatives for any risks, issues and dependencies and ensure there is appropriate resolution and ownership in place.
• Work with Stream Lead to optimise Value Streams through continuous improvement activities and embed continuous learning culture.
• Capture and prioritise business requirements - functional and non-functional

About You and Your Experience

This is a unique role, and we are looking for a unique individual that can context switch, drive strategic outcomes and deal well with ambiguity.

• Experience working in a project delivery environment.
• Prior experience in comparable project roles such as a project, program or portfolio analyst /lead, Senior BA or similar.
• Formal methodology qualifications - e.g., Project Management, Agile, etc.
• Energy industry experience (desirable).
• Experience working within an agile delivery team in a continuous delivery environment.
• Proven experience in ability to coach others to increase delivery effectiveness.
• Excellent influencing skills, including highly developed written and verbal communication.
• Highly developed critical thinking, including being able to distil complex information into clear and simple concepts.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, partner, and collaborate.
• Able to pick up new concepts and technology rapidly and able to explain and influence stakeholders.
• Strong Customer focus and be able to translate customer insights into decision-making.

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD MOM - Initiative Lead .pdf

What's in it for you?

You'll work in an incredibly fun and rewarding business that genuinely values its people and customers.

We are super proud of where we work, our workplace and work culture. We pride ourselves on balancing work and home life and offer a truly flexible work environment, a competitive remuneration package, and the opportunity to play a role in Australia's renewable energy transformation.

Interested but not sure if you tick enough boxes? At Momentum, we believe in the power of unique backgrounds and skillsets. And really, box-ticking is overrated. So even if you feel you don't meet all the requirements listed, we strongly encourage you to apply.

For any recruitment enquiries or for any accessibility or workplace adjustment enquires including alternative ways to apply please contact us at [email protected] or +61 402 681 632.