Project Manager – Mainframe Software Migration

Really Awesome People; Canberra; Remote; AUD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Really Awesome People is recruiting a Project Manager to lead one or more mainframe software migration workstreams for a federal government agency. The initial term is 12 months, with a possible extension to a total of 24 months. Start date to be confirmed.

You’ll work with the Program Manager to agree scope, timing, funding and resourcing, then build and manage the project plan. You’ll coordinate cross-functional technical teams, track scope, cost, schedule and contractual deliverables, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of technical project management experience.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification required.
• Experience leading technical teams and delivering scope, budget, schedule and deliverables.
• Strong planning, tracking, change control and risk management, with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more mainframe software migration workstreams.
• Define scope, timing, funding and resourcing with the Program Manager.
• Build and manage the project plan and schedule.
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams and manage risks, changes and deliverables.
• Report progress, issues and milestones to agency and program stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Change control

Negotiation

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certification

Job description

Project Manager – Mainframe Software Migration

Canberra, ACT | Remote with occasional Canberra travel if required | Contract

Really Awesome People is recruiting a Project Manager to lead one or more mainframe software migration workstreams for a federal government agency. The initial term is 12 months, with a possible extension to a total of 24 months. Start date to be confirmed.

You’ll work with the Program Manager to agree scope, timing, funding and resourcing, then build and manage the project plan. You’ll coordinate cross-functional technical teams, track scope, cost, schedule and contractual deliverables, and manage change and risk. You’ll also report progress, issues and milestones to agency and program stakeholders.

You’ll need at least five years of technical project management experience and a PMP or PRINCE2 certification. We’re looking for experience managing technical teams and taking responsibility for scope, budget, schedule and deliverables. You should bring strong operations and project management skills, including planning, tracking, change control and risk management, along with clear communication and negotiation skills.

Z mainframe or mainframe software product experience is desirable. COBOL or PL/I experience is useful. Australian citizenship is required. An Australian Government security clearance is preferred.