Manager Project Manager

Project Managers plan and manage the delivery of projects. Project Managers support the agency by ensuring the high quality and consistent delivery of projects. Working under the broad direction of senior staff, they are responsible for managing the design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of project outputs. They liaise and work with key stakeholders to foster partnerships, provide strategic advice and optimise the effectiveness of projects in their area of responsibility. Key duties and responsibilities Duties may include some or all of the following: manage, deliver and monitor projects that may have an organisation-wide impact develop, manage and implement project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework and consider project interdependencies collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders contribute to project design, governance arrangements and operational integration ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget coordinate strategic planning for longer term project initiatives lead and manage staff and manage performance, attendance and health and wellbeing develop staff capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning provide expert advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive research, review and evaluate projects in specific operational or technical areas report on project outputs to stakeholders, and oversee regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports prepare and review written material including business cases, plans, reports and executive briefs and corporate documentation undertake budget management, monitor expenditure and oversee procurement and contract management identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies analyse project performance and coordinate quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs support innovation, manage and lead change and significantly contribute to business improvement strategies develop and manage key stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver projects represent the work area or agency at external and cross-agency forums, including conferences and meetings exercise delegations appropriate to role in accordance with legislation and guidelines  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 experience in delivery of complex ICT projects 2. Demonstrated experience liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including staff of all levels 3. A high degree of organisational and time management skills, including demonstrated ability to meet priorities and work to tight deadlines 4. Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including writing Project Management Plans, Status Report and Schedules 5. Experience managing a Project Budget 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