- 12 month engagement + extensions
- Must be in Canberra
- Must have a Baseline security clearance
- Candidate must be an Australian citizen
The Role
The Program Manager is responsible for providing end-to-end oversight and strategic direction across multiple projects within the program, ensuring that all deliverables align with the organisation’s goals and strategic objectives.
... Duties
This position will:
- Oversee the development of key project artefacts, including project plans, statements of work, benefits realisation plans, risk management strategies, and other critical documents that drive successful project execution.
- Coordinate and manage project execution across multiple initiatives, including the oversight of budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation activities to ensure successful delivery within defined constraints.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external governance bodies, including Project Boards, and ensure robust governance practices are adhered to through high-quality reporting and communication.
- Lead and mentor Project Managers, optimising resource allocation across projects, driving performance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Monitor and coordinate client-focused projects to ensure that both client requirements and Australian Public Service outcomes are achieved, driving value and service improvements.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining alignment with broader program objectives.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary project workshops aimed at addressing operational and strategic challenges, ensuring that outcomes align with organisational goals.
- Recommend and lead continuous improvement initiatives, sharing project management expertise, mentoring team members, and building organisational capabilities in project and program management.
- Ensure that project deliverables align with strategic objectives and are integrated seamlessly into the broader organisational landscape..
The ideal candidate will possess the following highly desirable skills and capabilities:
- Strong analytical skills with the capability to interpret and apply government policy when defining business requirements and program deliverables.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing a comprehensive program of work, with a deep understanding of project management processes, methodologies, and best practices.
- The ability to manage allocation of budget and accruals of time sheeting for work breakdown structures.
- Proven experience working within a shared services operating model.
- Proven experience working within multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects and systems integration initiatives.
How to apply:
Please hit the apply button or for more information contact Anne from Randstad Digital on 02 6243 6404. Randstad actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.