Program Manager (Canberra / Sydney ** BASELINE CLEARANCE)

Job Type: Contract
Posted: almost 5 years ago
Contact: Colby Zurlini
Discipline:
Reference: 195874_1561012395
  • **MUST HAVE BASELINE CLEARANCE
  • Contract plus extensions - part time Sydney / Canberra
  • Leading telecommunications company

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager to join their managed services delivery team. This team is responsible for the successful delivery of a large scale IVR project for one of the businesses major government clients.

The role:

  • Manage the role out of their Genesys IVR project - interactive voice response
  • Manage and lead a dedicated team of Project delivery professionals, engaging with a leveraged resource model for delivery resource planning and tasking;
  • Responsible to the Portfolio Manager for ensuring quotes have been approved by the customer prior to commencing Program delivery and/or incurring cost to their Portfolio team

The candidate:

  • **MUST HAVE BASELINE CLEARANCE OR ABOVE
  • Solid and demonstrated experience in a Professional Services delivery setting;
  • Solid and demonstrated experience in the delivery of successful IT/ICT Programs $7m
  • Demonstrated ability to perform in high-pressure, deadline critical situations;
  • People and Team Management experience in a matrix organisation; additionally, in a Global Delivery Model
  • Proven track record of operational management including regular reporting, managing budgets, developing talent and strong communication/presentation skills;
  • Highly skilled in understanding the financial drivers of Projects and in developing sound and achievable financial business cases and execution plans;
  • Proven ability to directly supervise or guide others with ability to exercise judgment regarding assignments based on Program Manager's skills and personalities;
  • Effective and demonstrable influencing and negotiation skills;
  • Ability to manage and mentor high performing contributors who must excel in dynamic, high stress, high stakes, customer-facing environments;
  • Expert oral and written communicator at all organisation levels, effective and compelling presentation skills;
  • Broad knowledge of commercial, technical and legal issues;
  • Experienced in mentoring and coaching staff in delivery of Projects and Programs;
  • Tertiary qualified in IT/ICT, Business, Project Management or a related field
  • Project Management Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Professional (PMP) at a minimum

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Reference no: 195 874