Senior Project Manager (PROJ-4669)

Key duties and responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers. 
• Research, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project or program initiatives. 
• Negotiate and engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication, coordination and collaboration for timely and successful outcomes. 
• Identify and resolve project-related issues and challenges. 
• Provide management, coordination, governance and assurance of complex projects. 
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver agreed outcomes. 
• Represent the team and branch in project governance meetings and provide clear up to date reports on status and the implications of risks on projects to ensure the success of projects. 
• Oversee project resources to ensure a high performing, motivated and well-developed team that delivers results. 
• Use project management tools to drive successful outcomes, covering areas such as risk management, quality management, financial management, procurement, strategy, resource management, project briefs and post-implementation reviews. 

Essential criteria

• A minimum of 5 years' experience leading complex ICT projects and programs in Federal Government.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business partners, cross-agency collaborations and service providers.
• Experience with/ and application of project management frameworks and methodologies including waterfall and Hybrid Agile.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including Departmental Executive.

Additional requirements

• Due to the requirement for immediate access to PROTECTED information and systems, personnel proposed for this role must hold a current Baseline security clearance at commencement.