EL2 Senior Project Manager
EL2 Senior Project Manager
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Job Description
- Initial Contract Duration: 24 Months with further extension term up to a maximum of 12 Months
- Location: ACT
- Security Requirements: Must have NV1
- Working Arrangement: Canberra Candidates must work from Services Australia s Canberra office a minimum of 3 days per week.
About the Role:
SoftLabs is seeking Senior Project Manager for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in ACT.
Requirements:
The ICT Senior Project Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering complex Cyber and Digital Identity projects that align with the agency s strategic objectives. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management methodologies and a strong understanding of the Services Australia landscape.
The position will be responsible for initiating planning executing and closing projects while ensuring adherence to time budget and scope constraints. The Senior Project Manager will collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams stakeholders and external partners to drive project success. This role demands a high level of proficiency in stakeholder engagement and management as well as a capability to navigate the complexities of government regulations and compliance requirements.
Furthermore the Senior Project Manager will lead a team of project professionals fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills strategic thinking abilities and a proven track record of delivering technology projects in a government or large scale organisational context.
Ultimately the role of ICT Senior Project Manager is vital in ensuring that Services Australia effectively leverages technology to enhance service delivery and meet the needs of the community.
Key duties may include but are not limited to:
- Manage lead and deliver complex projects.
- 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.
- Provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholder 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 and oversee executive and ministerial briefs and corporate documentation.
- Plan 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.
- Analyse 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 and 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 crossagency interjurisdictional and other forums.
- Exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
Mandatory Criteria
- Demonstrated and proven experience in delivering large and complex ICT projects related to Whole of government capabilities or incident management response system for Digital Identity or myGov.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels including senior stakeholders.
- Formal certifications in project management like Prince 2 Agile etc.
Weighted Criteria
- Candidate s ability to demonstrate experience in identifying assessing and mitigating risks to support the project delivery.
- Understanding of cybersecurity practices and data management will be advantageous for overseeing technical aspects of projects.
- Proven capability in engaging with various stakeholders including government agencies vendors and endusers.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex change management requirements.
Application Deadline: Wednesday 23 October 2024
Expected Start Date: Wednesday 01 January 2025
Job Types: Contract
Rate: As per Australian Market Standards
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Employment Type
Full Time
