Senior Project Manager

Compas; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compas seeks multiple Senior Project Managers to join a Federal Government Department on a long-term engagement. Responsibilities include overseeing and delivering complex projects, aligning with the agency's project management framework, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires baseline clearance (or ability to obtain) and may involve work across QLD, ACT, and SA, with initial contracts through September 2027 and potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects that impact multiple stakeholders and align with government PM frameworks.
• Ability to improve project management processes and reporting tools.
• Proven track record in keeping projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and deliver projects with agency-wide impact.
• Develop, implement and evaluate project plans and schedules within the agency’s PM framework.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

ICT project tracking

Job description

Compas is seeking multiple Senior Project Managers to join a Federal Government Department for a long-term engagement. The ideal candidate will support the agency by overseeing and ensuring the high quality and consistent delivery of projects.

• Initial contract till September 2027 + extensions
• Baseline Clearance or the ability to obtain one quickly
• QLD, ACT, and SA

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Ability to contribute to agency's continuous improvement by improving systems, processes and tools related to project management and reporting.
• Excellent Stakeholder management and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively that contributes to a cross-functional team development pipeline.
• Experience tracking a complex ICT project and providing support to clear blocking issues.

About Compas

About Compas: Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, medium-sized Information Technology Services Company since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE

Due to the nature of this environment, Australian Citizens with a Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one quickly need only apply.