Manager Project Managers

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) requires specialist ICT Project Managers to manage a diverse range of technical projects to support the nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) capability as part of AUKUS. The ICT Project Managers are responsible for contributing to the planning and implementation of projects, including defining the scope and requirements, developing policies, plans and schedules, managing the project’s budget, overseeing and planning resource allocation and work packages, managing risks and issues and communicating formally and informally on the project’s progress. The Project Managers will oversee projects under limited direction. The Project Managers will be highly organised, dynamic, outcome orientated individuals with excellent communication skills who can think critically and utilise their excellent problem solving skills, as well as undertake negotiations, delegate effectively, and make timely decisions. The Project Managers will take full responsibility for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium to large scale ICT projects across the ACT, SA, VIC and WA (but will be located in either WA or the ACT). The Project Managers will provide effective leadership to the project team, adopt appropriate project management methods and tools, manage the change control process and assess and manage risks. The Project Managers will ensure that realistic project plans are maintained and deliver regular and accurate communication to stakeholders through the appropriate Project and Program boards. The Project Managers must ensure that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted by appropriate stakeholders. Key duties and responsibilities Lead complex ICT projects in the planning, management and delivery of new capability and system enhancements.Establish and maintain project planning artefacts in accordance with the endorsed project management methods and ensure their continued suitability to define, control and manage all work associated with a project.Undertake project risk management to identify, analyse, evaluate, treat and review risks and issues.Plan and manage phases of system development or enhancement including requirement analysis, system design, testing, implementation and transition to operations.Engage with stakeholders and manage and influence their requirements and expectations through the life of the project and support project governance bodies as necessary.Achieve project deliverables in accordance with the approved project scope, meeting quality standards and quality control measures.Draft policies and technical documentation to support the relevant systems. Codification and transfer of knowledge relating to work activities undertaken under this contract to Commonwealth Officers.