EL2 Senior ICT Projects Manager

Work Initiatives; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Canberra seeks EL2 Project Manager to lead and deliver government-related projects, overseeing design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of outputs. You will work with senior staff, drive change and contribute to the agency's strategic direction at a high level.

You will engage key stakeholders across all tiers of government, ensure timely delivery within budget, and manage performance, governance and major project reporting.

Qualifications

• The ability to quickly gain in-depth knowledge of frameworks, legislation, policies and information management requirements.
• Familiarity with privacy, ethics, WHS and security protocols.
• Experience with government or large-scale organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and deliver projects that may have agency-wide impact.
• Develop, implement and evaluate project plans and schedules within the project management framework.
• Collaborate with staff and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Oversee project design, governance arrangements and operational integration.
• Ensure deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Provide strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and executives.
• Plan, manage and monitor financial budgets and contracts, procurement and resources.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and benefits and develop treatment strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Governance & compliance

Job description

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Job details

• Project Managers plan and manage the delivery of projects.
• Project Management professionals plan and undertake administration of a specific project. They oversee the purpose and status of the project and ensure all project goals and timeframes are met.
• EL2 Project Managers support the agency by overseeing and ensuring the high quality and consistent delivery of projects.
• Working under the broad direction of senior staff, EL2 Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the management of the design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of project outputs. They play a key role in managing key strategic stakeholders across all tiers of government to drive the implementation and integration of projects at the operational level.
• In performing a leadership role, EL2 Project Managers identify and drive innovation, manage and lead change and have an active role in contributing to and implementing the agency's strategic direction.

Key duties and responsibilities

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• Manage, lead and deliver projects that may have an agency wide impact
• 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
• Lead and manage staff and oversee the management of performance, attendance and health and wellbeing
• Develop staff capability through coaching and succession planning
• Provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders 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 ongoing project reporting
• Oversee, review and advise on written material including business cases, plans, reports, 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.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to quickly gain in depth knowledge and understanding of:
• frameworks, legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area.
  
• the agency's privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols.
  
• relevant business systems and tools.
• Prior experience within government or similar large-scale organisation preferred.