Senior Project Manager

Client 
Our client is an Australian Government agency within the Finance portfolio. They support Australians by efficiently delivering high-quality, accessible services and payments on behalf of the government.

Role 
Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience in SAP to plan and manage the delivery of projects. You will support the agency by overseeing and ensuring the high quality and consistent delivery of projects. Working under the broad direction of senior staff, Senior Project Managers are responsible for overseeing the management of the design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of project outputs. You will play a key role in managing key strategic stakeholders across all tiers of government to drive the implementation and integration of projects at the operational level.

In performing a leadership role, Senior Project Managers identify and drive innovation, manage and lead change and have an active role in contributing to and implementing the agency's strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, lead and deliver projects that may have an agency wide impact
• Develop, implement and evaluate project plans and schedules in accordance with the agency’s project management framework and consider project interdependencies
• Collaborate with staff in immediate work area and with internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee project design, governance arrangements and operational integration
• Ensure project deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget
• Lead strategic planning for longer term project initiatives
• Lead and manage staff and oversee the management of performance, attendance and health and wellbeing
• Develop staff capability through coaching and succession planning
• Provide high level strategic advice and feedback to stakeholders and the agency's executive
• Research, review and evaluate projects within a section or specialist area
• Report on project objectives and outputs for presentation to the executive, and oversee ongoing project reporting
• Oversee, review and advise on written material including business cases, plans, reports, executive and ministerial briefs and corporate documentation
• Plan, manage and monitor financial budgets and oversee the management of contracts, procurement, resources and expenditure
• Identify, assess, manage, escalate, report and monitor project risks, issues and benefits, including developing treatment strategies
• Analyse project performance and oversee quality management to ensure that project deliverables are fit for purpose and meet client needs
• Drive innovation, manage and lead change, and actively contribute to and implement the agency’s strategic direction
• Engage, negotiate and manage key strategic stakeholder relationships to deliver projects  and respond to changes in needs and expectations

Skills and Experinece Required:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex SAP projects and programs
• Strong project and program management expertise, including governance, risk, quality and budget management
• Experience managing project financials, forecasting, reporting and compliance requirements
• Proven capability to lead large-scale business and organisational change initiatives
• Expertise in requirements elicitation, analysis, prioritisation and stakeholder alignment
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships at all levels
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and situations
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams
• Experience implementing quality management practices and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Strong strategic planning and prioritisation capabilities, with a focus on delivering business outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions using professional judgement in complex and ambiguous environments
• Active AGSVA Baseline security clearance (or higher)

What's on Offer

• Federal Government Contract role 
• Hybrid working arangements available.
• Long term contract with extension options

Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only, currently holding a Baseline Security Clearance. Those who hold a NV1/NV2 security clearance are encouraged to apply.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
  
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