Project Manager - Strategic Delivery

Who we are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we've scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission

We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy

We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale

We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission

We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time

We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average

This role

As a Project Manager - Strategic Delivery, you will be a pivotal force within our Operations team, instrumental in shaping absolute coordination and alignment across all of Employment Hero's critical organisational initiatives, from high-level OKRs to impactful operational delivery. This role is central to managing complex strategic objectives and will see you act as a catalyst for efficiency, innovation and cross-functional collaboration and alignment.

You'll bring structure, clarity, and pace ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence. You'll work closely with the COO, Strategic Leaders, and functional teams to embed scalable project management practices that empower the business to move faster, more effectively, and with consistently superior outcomes. Your day-to-day will vary heavily, ranging from architecting intricate project roadmaps to facilitating high-stakes leadership alignment.

You will

Lead High-Impact Projects - Take charge of large, cross-functional initiatives—like tech migrations, new product launches, or pricing changes. You'll turn big-picture ideas into detailed plans and keep everything aligned with global goals and local priorities. Your leadership will let teams stay focused on their own priorities while helping the business move faster and grow smarter.

Build Strong Project Systems - Work closely with leaders and teams to design and improve scalable ways of working. This isn't just about managing timelines—you'll anticipate needs, flag risks early, and set up systems that help teams consistently deliver high-quality work in a fast-moving environment.

Drive Alignment Across Teams - Act as the connector between teams and leaders, including leadership. You'll bring people together, manage competing priorities, and build consensus—keeping everyone moving in the same direction toward our big goals.

Lead Change and AI Adoption - Shape and deliver change management strategies that stick. You'll also lead the charge in adopting AI in smart, responsible ways—helping automate processes, improve operations, and support our shift to becoming an AI-first company.

Track Progress and Share Insights - Set up clear ways to measure project success and track progress against business goals. You'll turn complex updates into clear stories and insights that help leaders make smart, informed decisions.

Support Strategic Planning - Help drive annual and quarterly planning cycles—making sure the right people are set up to lead projects, share progress, and keep the leadership aligned.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you'll also bring

6+ years of experience in program / project management, operations, strategy, or consulting

Proven track record of delivering high-impact, cross-functional initiatives

Strong ability to simplify complex problems and execute with clarity

Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-change environments

Excellent stakeholder engagement and influence skills

Familiarity with collaboration and reporting tools (e.g. Confluence, Atlas, Notion, Looker)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

A passion for continuous improvement, and delivering value at scale

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact

You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs

You'll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life

You'll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world's fastest-growing tech companies

You'll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes - a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that's right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here employmenthero.com / legals / applicant-policy /

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

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