Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Project/Delivery Manager.
This is a long-term contract role with an initial contract duration until 30 June 2024, with 1 X 12 months extension, located at our client's office in ACT, with offsite working arrangements.
As the selected candidate, you will:
* Plan and manage projects in line with Client's Project Management Framework, including Infrastructure or Application projects, with preference for experience in delivering Agile projects.
* Engage and manage a blended team of vendors, Client's staff, and contractors.
* Undertake procurement activities as required, including preparing approaches to market through to contract negotiations.
* Develop project plans and provide detailed status reports on project progress and budget.
* Work cooperatively and collaboratively with Client's Information Technology Branch (ITB) team, as well as other stakeholders within CASA.
* Perform Stakeholder, change, and communication management.
* Undertake other related tasks as requested by the relevant Section Manager.
To be successful in this role you should have:
* Ten or more years of demonstrated experience managing and delivering ICT technical projects across Cloud, Infrastructure, and Application Development domains.
* Experience with one or more project/program management methodologies (such as PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum).
* Sound IT technical understanding and the ability to communicate at both business and technology layers.
* Demonstrated experience in stakeholder and change management.
* Demonstrated experience in managing diverse and blended teams.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective influencing and negotiation experience and skills in an environment with high competition for resources.
* Excellent analytical and execution skills.
* Knowledge of project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project and Project Server, with evidence of practical application.
It is desirable if you have:
* Certification in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum).
* Experience working in government or regulatory environments.
Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens with Baseline security clearance.
The application for the role is due on Friday, 23 February 2024.
Apply now for immediate consideration - contact Param Kaur on param.kaur@peoplebank.com.au quoting Job Reference: # 260722
Please note: Only candidates that meet the above criteria will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position."
Diversity and inclusion are strongly supported at Peoplebank. People of all nationalities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply.
