Project Manager - Finance

We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.

Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on over 21 years of continuous growth and success, we are at a pivotal point in our journey.

At Civica, we are passionate about the technology we build and the communities it supports. We create an environment where people do meaningful work, grow their careers, and contribute to outcomes that matter.

This Project Manager role sits within our APAC Finance function and plays a pivotal role in delivering a strategic internal transformation initiative across payroll processes and systems. The role leads a targeted change program, driving planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and delivery across multiple workstreams in a complex, cross-functional environment.

Why you will love this opportunity as a Project Manager at Civica

This role provides the opportunity to lead a high-impact, business-critical transformation that directly supports the effectiveness and integrity of Civica’s internal finance and payroll operations. The work is purposeful, visible, and strategically important, with strong engagement across senior leadership, finance, employee operations, and external partners.

As a Project Manager at Civica, you operate with autonomy and accountability, shaping delivery plans, managing risk, and ensuring outcomes meet business and governance expectations. The role offers exposure to enterprise-scale systems, structured change, and continuous improvement within a collaborative and values-driven organisation.

Civica supports professional growth through trust, flexibility, and a strong focus on outcomes over hierarchy. The environment encourages resilience, clear decision-making, and ownership, providing a platform to deliver measurable change while strengthening long-term project leadership capability.

Requirements:
What you will need to be successful in this role

• 5+ years of experience in end-to-end project execution and delivery
• Proven ability to develop practical project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations

• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets within agreed tolerances
• Strong capability in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks proactively
• Experience delivering projects to agreed standards, governance frameworks, and stakeholder expectations
• Confidence engaging and reporting at senior leadership level with clarity and credibility
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make sound decisions within project constraints
• Resilience and composure when working under pressure or managing change-related complexity
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement
• Experience leading change and transformation initiatives, with a clear understanding of organisational impact
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or Agile
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools
• Experience with finance back-office systems, payroll systems, or process transformation initiatives

Benefits:
Why you'll love working with us.

We know that when our people are happy, they will work better and have greater work satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:

We're all different - and we love this about us.

We provide an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment to all Civicans - there are heaps of opportunities to enable you to grow and be your best.

Giving culture - we encourage you to "give back" with benefits such as our Days of Difference leave where you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.

Flexible Work - we have the technology and tools to support you to work from home and come into our offices now and then to catch up and socialise with colleagues.

Apply for this job - Become part of something special Do you see yourself in this role? If so, then we would love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. In fact, we strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better outcomes. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can, and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it. We are especially keen to receive applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia.