Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team for an initial 6 month contract to assist with delivering an emergency management CRM system to streamline processes and improve service delivery

This position will require you oversee the end-to-end delivery of this project and ensure proposed solutions are aligned with the approved business case, effective governance, and ensuring the successful implementation of agile practices.

Typical Responsibilities

Project Planning & Governance

• Develop and maintain project plans, governance frameworks, and ensure compliance with business objectives.

Agile Delivery Leadership

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and manage backlog, sprint progress, and velocity metrics.

Risk & Issue Management

• Maintain a risk register, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and escalate issues when required.

Budget & Timeline Oversight

• Monitor project finances and schedules to ensure delivery within approved constraints.

Reporting & Communication

• Provide weekly and monthly project status reports, including risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Prepare executive dashboards and summaries for governance forums such as the Steering Committee.

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience working as a Project Manager within the government sector (federal or state)
• Experience working in complex ICT environments
• Strong background in formal project management methodologies (PRINCE2 or PMBOK).
• Proven Agile Project Management/Scrum Master experience, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage the full project lifecycle, from planning through to operational handover.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams across Business Analysis, Architecture (Solution, Security, Data, Infrastructure), Development, and Testing.
• Extensive experience in software development and/or COTS implementation.
• Hands-on experience managing project budgets and forecasts, delivering projects within approved financial parameters.