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Project Manager – Information Technology  The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking experienced Information Technology Project Manager to deliver a range of technology initiatives across its Data & Digital Delivery Enablement Program.  Opportunities range from Project Manager through to Senior Project Manager level, depending on the skills, experience and capability of the successful candidate.  Successful candidates may be responsible for:  Delivering individual projects and work packages.  Leading multiple related projects, workstreams or program activities.  Managing complex stakeholder, vendor and governance relationships.  Providing delivery leadership, mentoring and coordination of project resources where required.  Projects span enterprise applications, digital platforms, data and integration services, infrastructure and specialist technology initiatives.  Full Requirements – Responsibilities  Within broad guidelines the candidate will be required to undertake the following (not limited to):  Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple projects, workstreams or work packages to achieve program outcomes.  Provide leadership, mentoring and day-to-day direction to project resources, including internal project managers, coordinators or contracted delivery personnel where required.  Consolidate and report program-level status, risks, issues, dependencies and financial performance to sponsors, governance bodies and senior management.  Support strategic planning, prioritisation and sequencing of work to optimise delivery outcomes and resource utilisation.  Manage the delivery of assigned projects, aligned to our Enterprise Portfolio Management and Bureau Delivery Framework requirements, Delivery Enablement processes and represent allocated projects in project meetings  Manage scope in line with the Project and Program Plans and approved Designs  Manage project documentation, in accordance with Bureau requirements  Develop and manage the IT project schedule and engage relevant parties across the Bureau   Co-ordinate project resources to deliver work packages and solutions  Manage end‑to‑end delivery lifecycle activities including planning, delivery, transition and review  Manage project level risks, issues, dependencies, changes and quality   Work closely with program managers and key stakeholders to ensure they are engaged and informed  Act as main point of contact with internal and external stakeholders for the projects assigned  Manage financial tracking and reporting for the project including using Finance and EPMO-endorsed project tracking tools   Manage procurements of hardware, software and services as required for projects, including ensuring appropriate resourcing and funding is available for transition and operation  As and where necessary, organise and manage external IT services to complete the assigned projects  Facilitate knowledge capture and transfer as a consistent way-of-working  Utilise appropriate delivery and change management methodologies.  Facilitate the onboarding of resources as appropriate  Support Bureau WHS initiatives, ensure your project teams comply with Bureau WHS procedures and keep your own state of knowledge current in line with the industry knowledge for your role  Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.  Demonstrate a commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles, Code of Conduct and the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy.  Key duties and responsibilities Knowledge and Skills Required  Mandatory  Proven experience (minimum 7 years) as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Program Manager delivering technology initiatives within complex organisational environments.  Experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues and dependencies.   Demonstrated stakeholder management and communication skills.   Experience working with vendors and external service providers.   Certification in one or more recognised project management methodologies.   Familiarity with enterprise project delivery tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira or similar.  Highly Desirable  ​​ITIL or similar Certification OR Knowledge of the PRINCE2 framework and ITIL.  ​Experience coordinating multiple related project, workstreams or program activities.  ​Experience leading, mentoring or managing project delivery resources in a matrix environment  ​Experience reporting to executive stakeholders and governance forums.  ​Communicates with influence  ​Working with Office365 including SharePoint, Teams and collaboration tools such as Gitlab  ​Experience working within large, regulated organisations.   ​Demonstrated ability to define complex problems, develop pragmatic solutions, influence stakeholders and navigate challenging delivery, commercial or organisational environments.  ​Experience delivering enterprise application lifecycle, upgrade, migration or modernisation initiatives, including application, database, operating system and server upgrade projects.   ​Experience delivering ERP-related initiatives, including SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA or similar enterprise platforms, working collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders.   ​Experience managing projects associated with software licensing, Enterprise Agreement compliance, technology compliance obligations or vendor-driven upgrade and remediation programs.  ​Demonstrated experience working closely with operational and business teams to plan and execute change within complex BAU environments while maintaining critical business services.   ​Experience defining and implementing governance frameworks, operating models, RACI matrices, service transition arrangements and stakeholder accountability structures.  ​Experience delivering projects involving complex system integration, technical debt remediation, application rationalisation or technology lifecycle management activities.  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. Technical competence Demonstrates the right skills and experience, a good understanding of the requirements and works in an agile way. Technical competence is also assessed by reviewing the candidates mandatory and desirable skills and experience. Experience Demonstrated previous experience in a similar role Delivers on intended results and outcomes Capability Availability and capacity to undertake the role Ability to develop and contribute to innovative solutions Candidate demonstrates ability to make decisions, involves others as appropriate, demonstrates ability to resolve issues Cultural fit How well the candidate will work in the organisation. Candidate's values and behaviour are similar to the organisations Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 3 candidates Number of sellers invited Between 5 and 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 01 Weeks 00 Days 12 Hours 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