Senior Project Manager

Project Managers plan and manage the delivery of projects. The Senior ICT Project Manager will be responsible for the management of the Infrastructure Running Costs and Capital budget expenditure and providing strategic advice to procurement, business and ICT teams on the acquisition of ICT hardware, software and related services, overseeing investment priorities and infrastructure refresh programs. Key duties and responsibilities Provide strategic sourcing, procurement and commercial advice relating to major IT projects and other procurements as required. Under the direction of the National Manager will advise vendor negotiations and develop negotiations strategies and tactics. Provide advice to ensure that the agreed commercial terms are in the best long-term interests of the department. Conduct commercial risks assessment ensuring risks are identified and effectively managed. Develop comprehensive reports as required. Contribute to sourcing and procurement strategies and plans as required. Develop necessary procurement documentation as required. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required Assist in knowledge transfer and building capability for APS staff Lead, manage and deliver programs administered by the agency and report on program performance to ensure ongoing program effectiveness. Provide comprehensive portfolio program management and oversight, with a key focus being financial governance, tracking and reporting of budgetary and expenditure data at both a portfolio and project level. Negotiate, engage, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver program services, build service delivery capability and promote the agency's services. Provide specialist advice, procedural guidance, and interpretation to staff, including strategic advice and operational intelligence to the Executive where appropriate. Knowledge / Qualifications Demonstrated experience in ICT cost analysis and optimisation within the Public Sector Demonstrated experience in investment planning and policy within the Public Sector Demonstrated experience in establishing ICT cost management teams within the Public Sector Demonstrated experience in establishing governance and control frameworks for the management of ICT running costs within the Public Sector Demonstrated experience in implementing ICT Cost transparency solutions within the Public Sector. Demonstrated experience in producing Executive performance reporting, including benefits realisation tracking. 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. Demonstrated specialist expertise in program and project management, strategic planning, financial management, reporting, procurement and contract management. 2. Proven experience managing complex ICT operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, allocations, accruals, analysis and financial reporting. 3. Proven capability in vendor negotiations, contract renewals and commercial strategy development. 4. Strong stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to work effectively with finance, procurement, architecture, business and ICT stakeholders. 5. Ability to provide high-quality strategic advice and operate effectively in a complex, high-risk ICT environment. 6. Strong knowledge of ICT running-cost programs, infrastructure capital planning, workforce management and software licensing. Desirable criteria 1. Experience in performance management, and ability to form, maintain and lead workgroups and individuals to achieve organisational objectives. 2. Experience in quality management, and ability to ensures that projects, teams and functions have appropriate practices in place and are meeting required organisational quality levels. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 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