Manager Delivery Manager

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is seeking to engage suitably qualified and experienced Delivery Mangers to work as part of Agile Delivery Teams in the Chief Information Officer Division to deliver and support a range of ICT projects/programs. Key duties and responsibilities Delivery Managers will be responsible for, but not limited, to: •    Working with limited direction and reasonable collaboration, lead a small team(s) to develop plans and schedules ensuring the project/work packages delivers value aligned with the AEC’s methodologies and business need. •    Managing allocated program/project resources to execute deliverables on time, within budget and to a high quality against scope. •    Leading agile ceremonies/team meetings (i.e. as a Scrum Master), effectively identifying and resolving issues, helping to remove impediments, and effectively mitigating and managing risk within agreed tolerances. •    Communicating effectively with peers and AEC executives to ensure alignment, seek engagement and feedback and highlight successes. •    Cultivating and maintaining strategic professional relationships with business and, potentially, vendor partners and representatives from other government agencies. •    Contributing to portfolio/program management and governance practices, including preparing reports and other documentation; assisting with recruitment and procurement activities; and assisting to coordinate business engagement activities. •    Coaching and mentoring AEC staff as directed in their professional development to uplift organisational capability within the program/project context. •    Perform additional duties or assume responsibility of functions as directed from time-to-time. 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. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing ICT projects to deliver to time, cost, quality, and scope. • Ability to foster team culture and lead small teams, including providing clear direction, effectively oversighting tasks and coaching to build high performance. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with influence, effectively interpret and synthesise technical information, and interact with people with diverse backgrounds and levels of seniority. • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strategic relationships and manage expectations across varied stakeholder groups. • Ability to conduct critical analysis and use available information and professional judgement to solve complex problems and implement pragmatic solutions. • Ability to effectively manage high volumes of work and competing priorities, including the ability to adapt and respond to change and manage changing team and stakeholder needs. • Ability to work with limited direction and a strong commitment to working harmoniously within a team to achieve positive results and support the AEC’s strategic direction. 2. To be considered compliant, submissions need to be provided in 1 PDF Document including: Page 1 - a completed copy of the AEC Candidate Submission Guide provided as part of the industry brief (Emailed to the listed BuyICT contact address upon RFQ publication): • Provide information for the following items: Candidate Name, Position Title, Opportunity ID, Candidate Availability, Location, Citizenship Status, Security Clearance Level, Planned Leave (exceeding 1 week), Additional Engagements, Submitting Consultant. • Choose an item or check the box that applies to the following options: Previous AEC Employee or Contractor, Current AEC Contractor, Code of Conduct, Submission History, Authority to Represent, Submission Compliancy. • Consultant comments may be added (must be limited to the space provided). Page 2 - A one-page pitch addressing the selection criteria. This should not exceed one page. Pages 3 - 5 - A resume of no more than three pages. We will strictly adhere to the above requirements. Submissions will be deemed non-compliant if they do not meet the listed criteria, if they exceed the 5-page limit or if the rates of submitted candidates are included in the PDF. Desirable criteria 1. • Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Management, Project Management, or a similar field. • Demonstrated work experience managing/delivering large-scale ICT transformation programs/projects in an Australian Government setting. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 1 candidate Number of sellers invited Fewer than 5 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 00 Weeks 03 Days 06 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. 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