Job Description

About Biodiversity Australia

Biodiversity Australia is a leading national environmental management and consultancy organisation delivering integrated, end-to-end environmental services across Australia. As part of our continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, we are undertaking a significant systems transformation, including the implementation of a new ERP platform.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Implementation Manager – ERP Transition (Contract) to lead this critical transformation project, ensuring a seamless transition from our existing systems to a fully integrated ERP environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Manager to lead our ERP Transition project within the IT sector. This role is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition to our new ERP system, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting our strategic objectives. This is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end project management of our ERP transition, with a strong focus on planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and delivery.

You will work closely with our Operations and Support Services teams to ensure the successful implementation of our ERP system, driving efficiency, standardisation, and improved business insights across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the ERP transition project from planning through to go-live and post-implementation support. This is in conjunction with our current Systems Coordinator.
• Maintain a detailed project plan, including key milestones, dependencies, and risk management strategies
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and timely delivery of project outcomes
• Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to define business requirements and ensure system alignment with operational needs
• Oversee data migration, system configuration, testing, and user acceptance processes
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and change impacts
• Drive clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders, including regular project reporting to the Executive Team
• Support change management initiatives, including user training, adoption strategies, and process standardisation
• Ensure integration across key systems, including HRIS, finance, and operational platforms

About You

You are a highly organised and outcomes-driven Manager with a proven track record delivering complex systems or ERP implementations in fast-paced environments.

You bring a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability across multiple business units.

Key Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing ERP or large-scale systems implementation projects
• Previous experience with NetSuite is highly desirable
• Strong project management capability, including planning, scheduling, risk management, and reporting
• Experience working across cross-functional teams (Finance, HR, Operations, IT)
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience in change management and business process improvement
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Relevant project management certification is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management software and ERP systems.

If you are an experienced Manager with a strong background in ERP transitions and are ready to lead a critical transformation initiative, we would love to hear from you. Interviews will start immediately as the role is ready to go!