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 client's 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 cross-functional 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 largescale organisational context.
Ultimately, the role of ICT Senior Project Manager is vital in ensuring that the client 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 cross-agency, inter-jurisdictional and other forums.
- Exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
Working arrangements: Canberra - Candidates must work from client's Canberra office a minimum of 3 days per week.
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 end-users.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex change management requirements.
