Job Details
  • Reference394502A_1655978076
  • LocationCanberra
  • Job TypeContract
  • Posted8 days ago
  • ConsultantAshleigh Blair-heykamp

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Project Manager on a contract for 12 months with potential extension.

About the Role:

The role will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Mange project governance and reporting, and operate under a blended Agile approach;
  • Work with DTB's CTO, the Modern Workplace Program Manager and technical leads to define and manage the delivery of outcomes;
  • Responsible for monitoring and reporting on project progress as well as escalating risks and issues where required to ensure full transparency;
  • Responsible for project scheduling and budget maintenance;
  • Proactively lead engagements including workshops with stakeholders to review, refine and prioritise artefacts such as, epics, features user stories;
  • Regular reporting and presentations to the Executive Leadership team:
  • Mature and ensure effective change control practices are adhered to;
  • Liaise with and maintain key stakeholder relationships, including policy, project or operational issues and action items and responding to stakeholder needs and managing expectations;
  • Clearly communicate decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, governed by legislation, regulations, best practice principles or relevant operating instructions and procedures.
  • Support contract managers in establishing the new services arrangements;
  • Produce technical and non-technical documentation as required;
  • Manage project resources effectively to deliver the required outcomes.

Key Personnel Expertise

  • Demonstrated experience in agile project management, refining requirements to ensure the relevant product and services are delivered within agreed time, cost and quality expectations;
  • Exceptional experience in planning, managing, and executing ICT projects, including advanced knowledge of software development lifecycles within a federal government context;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and translate business requirements to technology solutions;
  • Exceptional experience in building mature self-organising teams, and working in a complex and dynamic environment that is focused on quality outcomes and service delivery;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IT frameworks, such as ITIL, Agile ways of working and DevOps.

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If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Ashleigh Blair-Heykamp on 02 6268 9934 or email Ashleigh.blair-Heykamp@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.