Manager Senior Project Manager

Austrade is looking for an experienced Project Manager to be part of our Go Global Toolkit team.   The Project Manager will be responsible for driving delivery using agile practices and project methodologies, manage stakeholder holder engagement, lead project activities and execute project plans. This will involve working closely with technical delivery teams, Project Sponsor and relevant business stakeholders. On occasions this may involve working with third parties including solution providers.   We are looking for a strong team player that thrives on achieving outcomes and working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).  You will have extensive experience working in agile and ideally experience within the Australian Government and the digital service standard.    There is an incumbent in this role. Key duties and responsibilities The Project Manager will be responsible for:  Managing and implementing projects and/or programs in accordance with Austrade’s project management principles and methodology   Working closely with Product and Program Managers and ensure stakeholders are engaged across the whole project.  Lead project and/or program activities with detailed project plans, reporting on progress to ensure timely completion within budget while delivering business value.  Own and oversee project change control processes, assessing the impact of scope changes on timelines, costs, and resources.  Ensure timely and effective project communications, including sponsor interactions, meeting management, Product board meetings and regular reporting.  Manage project financials, including baseline setting, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation.  Experience in collaborating closely with the vendors and ensuring they are accountable for project deliverables.  Prepare reports, briefs and project documentation as required to comply with Project Management framework and reporting requirements.   Proactively identify, communicate, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.  Champion the agile mindset and ways of working to drive a culture of flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  Develop and maintain strong and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.    Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Highly developed and demonstrated skills and experience (+ 8 years) in agile delivery and digital project management with Strong knowledge and understanding of Digital Project Management methodologies and Agile product development. 2. Demonstrated ability to keep a team focused in a fast-paced dynamic environment and Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs. 3. Certification in Prince2Agile and Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe). 4. Proven ability to manage breakdown large complex problems into actionable pieces of work and collaborate with development teams, excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills (verbal and written) with internal and external stakeholders. 5. Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide and negotiate options, recommendations and solutions in a timely and constructive manner. Desirable criteria 1. Demonstrated experience in delivering digital projects and products in a government context and coaching skills. 2. Certification in Program Management (PMP) 3. Familiarity with DevOps and Miro tool sets. 4. Demonstrated experience in working with third party vendors and companies that have provided services and solutions to projects and programs. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 1 candidate Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia