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.
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.
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.
