Senior Project Manager (Agile)

Job Type: Contract
Posted: about 3 years ago
Contact: Aparna Sharma
Discipline:
Reference: 212226_1618448273

* Initial 6 months contract + extensions
* Location: CBD
* Applications Project, Strong Agile experience
* Immediate Start

Our client a leader in its field is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a brand new initiative. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative management style and will have a strong capability plan and will be well versed in Agile practices. The Project Manager will have a "can do" attitude that is able to roll up their sleeves and assist the team in all aspects of delivery.


Responsibilities will include:


* Guide and assist project sponsors to prepare business cases
* Ensure projects adhere to quality standards.
* Work with the business and program manager to define clear project and program governance.
* Run an effective steering committee with appropriate stakeholder representation
* Plan and deliver assigned projects to agreed scope, timelines and costs.
* Guide the team to ensure that functional, technical and operational requirements are based on business objectives and are sufficiently captured.
* Monitor progress against project management plans, including financials, schedules, resourcing, risks and issues.

Essential Skills and Experience

* Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated industry experience including SCRUM master certification. (e.g., IT, engineering, project management)
* Demonstrated experience in managing a transformative investment projects; ability to build collaborative and informative relationships with key business stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience in project planning and management at a senior level
* Proven capacity and ability to lead and develop a team of project specialists.
* Excellent Communication Skills

For more info contact Aparna at aparna.sharma@peoplebank.com.au