Principal Project Manager - ICT

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale, complex digital health and ICT initiatives within a major government environment.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers, technical teams and delivery specialists to ensure projects are properly governed, effectively managed and successfully delivered.

This position will suit a senior project professional who can take ownership of complex delivery, influence key stakeholders and lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, planning, documentation and successful delivery of large-scale, complex ICT projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies and delivery milestones.
• Establish and maintain strong project governance, reporting and assurance processes.
• Monitor project performance and provide clear, accurate reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation.
• Manage project expenditure, resources and capital costs against approved forecasts.
• Build productive relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers, technical teams and business representatives.
• Facilitate effective communication and support the successful adoption of business and technology change.
• Lead, manage and mentor multidisciplinary project teams.
• Apply appropriate project management methodologies, tools and delivery frameworks.
• Ensure project outcomes meet relevant quality, safety, governance and organisational standards.

Required Experience

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex ICT or digital transformation projects.
• Strong project governance, planning, scheduling, financial management and reporting capability.
• Proven experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, benefits and project resources.
• Excellent senior stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing external suppliers and delivery partners.
• Strong negotiation, consultation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capability.
• The ability to operate effectively within a complex government or enterprise environment.

Highly Desirable

• Experience delivering digital health, healthcare technology or clinical system projects.
• Queensland Government or broader public-sector project delivery experience.
• PRINCE2 certification or demonstrated experience applying PRINCE2 methodologies.
• A relevant qualification in project management, information technology or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting major organisational and technology change programs.
• Additional Requirements
• Full-time availability for the duration of the contract.
• Ability to work primarily onsite in Fortitude Valley, five days per week.
• The position may require approximately 8–10 hours per day, subject to project requirements and agreement with the Program Director.
• Some travel may be required.
• A current Queensland C Class driver licence is desirable.
• Successful applicants may be required to complete criminal history, identity, work-rights and other pre-engagement screening.
• Vaccination requirements may apply depending on the project environment.

Apply Now

Please submit your current CV highlighting your experience delivering large-scale, complex ICT projects, including the size of the projects, your responsibilities, key stakeholders managed and measurable delivery outcomes.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anna Reyes on + 617 3709 7456 or email areyes@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.