Project Manager

Project Manager I 12 months contract + extensions I Federal Government Agency

• Applicants MUST be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain Baseline Security Clearance
• Rate: $602.55/daily plus superannuation
• Hybrid work model 2 to 3 days in the office - Richmond and Geelong location

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About the Role

The Project Manager is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes across the functions of the agency.

The position is a team membership position within the agency and has a concurrent requirement to resolve issues and risks across a broad range of activities of substantial depth involving significant detail and to provide support to the team leadership of their work area in the planning and coordination of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing, managing and implementing project plans and schedules in accordance with the Agency’s project management framework.
• Contributing to project design, governance arrangements and operational integration.
• Ensuring project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Researching, reviewing and evaluating projects in specific operational or technical areas.
• Reporting on project outputs to stakeholders and overseeing regular project reporting including status updates and exception reports.
• Preparing and reviewing written material including business cases, plans, reports and executive briefs and corporate documentation.
• Undertaking budget management, monitoring expenditure and overseeing procurement and contract management activities.
• Identifying, assessing, managing, escalating and monitoring project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies.
• Analysing project performance and coordinating quality management activities to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs.

Essential criteria required for role:

• Ability to understand complex issues and interpret data to assist in determining root-cause issues.
• Deep understanding of Project Management and ability to use differing project tools.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflicting or challenging situations.
• Expert knowledge of Jira and Confluence.

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