One of our federal clients is looking for a Project Manager.
This is a long-term contract opportunity.
Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 October 2024
Initial contract duration: 12 Months
Extension term: 12 months
Number of extensions: 2
Location of work: ACT
Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
Role Description:
Key duties may include, but are not limited to:
Lead and deliver projects that may have an agency-wide impact; develop, implement, and evaluate project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency's project management framework and consider project interdependencies.Collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders; oversee project design, governance arrangements, and operational integration; ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget; lead strategic planning for longer-term project initiatives.Lead and manage staff and oversee the management of performance, attendance, and health and wellbeing; develop staff capability through coaching and succession planning; provide high-level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive.Research, review, and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area; report on project objectives and outputs for presentation to the executive; oversee ongoing project reporting; oversee, review, and advise on written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive and ministerial briefs, and corporate documentation.Manage and monitor financial budgets and oversee the management of contracts, procurement, resources, and expenditure; identify, assess, manage, escalate, report, and monitor project risks, issues, and benefits, including developing treatment strategies; analyze project performance and oversee quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs; drive innovation.Manage and lead change; actively contribute to and implement the agency's strategic direction; engage, negotiate, and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships to deliver projects and respond to changes in needs and expectations.Represent and negotiate on behalf of the agency to advance the agency's interests at external, cross-agency, inter-jurisdictional, and other forums; exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines.Mandatory Criteria:
Must have 3-5 years of experience in managing critical ICT Infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders involved from Infrastructure and Business aspects.Must have experience in working with large organizations (preferably in government departments).An ability to work under pressure against short timescales.Proven track record in leading technical teams and managing cross-disciplinary technical programs, from project definition to product delivery/demonstration.Weighted Criteria:
Ability to contribute to the agency's continuous improvement by improving systems, processes, and tools related to project management and reporting.Excellent stakeholder management and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively that contributes to a cross-functional team development pipeline.Experience tracking a complex ICT project and providing support to clear blocking issues.Familiarity with AGILE methodology and project tracking.
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