- 24 month engagement + extensions
- Must be in Canberra
- Must have a NV1 clearance
- Candidate must be an Australian citizen
The Role
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. 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.
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.
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.
- 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.
How To Apply
Please hit the apply button or for more information contact Anne from Randstad Digital on 02 6243 6404. Randstad actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.