Defence ICT Project Manager (NV1) – Canberra

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Canberra-based ICT Project Manager required to deliver defence communications programs. You will support the Integrated Project Manager, tracking progress, managing risk and coordinating across technical and security stakeholders.

The role focuses on ICT risk management, governance, and system integration within Defence programs. Ideal candidates hold current NV1 clearance with tertiary PM qualifications and strong experience delivering ICT-enabled projects in Defence, including cyber security

Qualifications

• Current NV1 security clearance.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field.
• Knowledge of the ODCS and ASDEFCON.
• Proven experience delivering ICT-enabled projects in Defence.
• Strong Defence Financial, Procurement and Risk Management knowledge.
• Proven leadership and teamwork within an Integrated Working Group.
• Understanding Defence ICT governance and system integration.
• Knowledge of cyber security governance in Defence ICT projects.
• Certifications (CPPM, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL) are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide ICT project management support to senior project leadership, developing and maintaining project documentation and artefacts.
• Track project progress against timelines, milestones and budgets, recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Identify, monitor and manage project risks and issues, including cyber security, interoperability, information assurance and technical obsolescence risks.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare status reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Engage with subject matter experts on CDRL reviews, systems engineering and security accreditation activities.
• Support project procurement activities, including vendor contract management and compliance.
• Manage ICT-specific project dependencies, interfaces and integration activities across Defence stakeholders.
• Work with the Project Security Manager on security accreditation, information assurance and cyber security activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project governance and ICT-related project processes.

Skills

ICT project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership

ICT governance

Cyber security governance

Project integration

Procurement & contracting

Education

Tertiary qualification in Project Management or related field

Tools

ODCS

ASDEFCON

CPPM / PMP / PRINCE2 / ITIL

Job description

Canberra-based ICT Project Manager required to deliver defence communications programs. You will support the Integrated Project Manager, tracking progress, managing risk and coordinating across technical and security stakeholders.

The role focuses on ICT risk management, governance, and system integration within Defence programs. Ideal candidates hold current NV1 clearance with tertiary PM qualifications and strong experience delivering ICT-enabled projects in Defence, including cyber security