Our client, a large Queensland government department are seeking a seasoned Project Manager - ICT, responsible for planning and managing projects within the Corporate Technology Services program of works. This may include delivery of new applications or components, extension or upgrade of existing applications or components.
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The Project Manager will coordinate across teams, and with external stakeholders as required, to lead the planning and the delivery of solutions and related products in accordance with established Release Management processes, enhancing where required PRINCE2 or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) methodologies. If required, the project manager will lead the development of a business case(s) to seek funding for initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee and manage the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex project(s) in line with Queensland Health project management methodologies.
- Promote and ensure the use of appropriate project management techniques, methodologies and tools, including benefits realisation and risk and issue management, to ensure quality project outcomes are delivered.
- Oversee and manage the monitoring, controlling and reporting of project related trends and performance against project plans, deliverables and schedules.
- Initiate, influence and maintain relationships with and between key internal and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communication channels to promote the successful adoption of change within the business and foster relationships through lessons learned, feedback mechanisms and management of expectations.
- Manage capability and resource development by leading and mentoring multidisciplinary team(s).
- Multi-tasking, prioritising, communicating and organising activities in a virtual environment to achieve project milestones.
- Provide advice to define technology roadmaps and solutions.
About you
- A good balance of HR/Payroll/ Rostering or Finance system technical and functional project management experience, project management methodology (PRINCE2 projects preferred), change management (ICT related) and relational skills.
- Leadership of HR/Payroll, Rostering or Finance product suite upgrades. It is anticipated that candidates would have a minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience in project management related roles.
- Experience in developing business cases and PRINCE2 products for HR/Payroll, Rostering or Finance projects, including tailoring methodologies to establish the project management environment unique.
- Proven experience in the delivery of large and complex HR/Payroll, Rostering or Finance based projects, preferably in the health care industry.
- Proven stakeholder relationship management skills to support the business, including the ability to initiate relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Proven excellent negotiation, consultation, facilitation and effective written and oral communication skills for use in a complex project environment.
- Excellent meeting facilitation skills, including teleconference and web conference.
- Proven experience in leading, managing and mentoring an effective multi-disciplinary teamwhich includes external service providers.
- Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills and a proven ability to work in a team environment developing effective working relationships with team members.
- Ability to mentor other staff and be willing to skill share with team members where appropriate.Experience in release management processes to undertake the planning of the upgrade landscape.
- Experience in providing innovative solutions and plan to resolve application, technical infrastructure and business process issues.
- A relevant qualification and/or accreditation in the PRINCE2, MSP, ITIL framework, Agile or
- SAFE would be well regarded as well as experience using the SAP Activate methodology.
- Highly desirable attributes would be experience in:
- Complex Government project environments
- Working with/within the healthcare services sector
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach Riley Osborne on 0423 579 300 or email riley.osborne@randstaddigital.com.au
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