EL1 Project Manager

Multiple positions available | Hybrid model from any capital city | 12-months with potential extensions

Your new company

Join a Federal Government agency responsible for delivering critical services and supporting large-scale technology initiatives that impact millions of Australians. This organisation is seeking experienced Project Managers to support the delivery of complex ICT projects, enterprise system implementations, and business transformation initiatives.

Your new role

As an EL1 Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of complex ICT projects across business and technology teams. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, delivery partners and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing project plans, schedules and delivery roadmaps
• Managing project governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities
• Identifying and managing project risks, issues and dependencies
• Coordinating system implementation, integration, testing and deployment activities
• Managing external vendors and delivery partners
• Supporting budget tracking and project delivery performance
• Preparing executive reporting, briefings and project documentation

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering complex ICT projects
• Strong project governance and stakeholder management capability
• Experience managing enterprise system or platform implementations
• Demonstrated experience in risk, issue and dependency management
• Vendor and contract management experience
• Experience working within Agile, SAFe or hybrid delivery environments
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

  Desirable experience includes:

• Federal or State Government experience
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or SAFe certifications
• Experience delivering projects involving system integration, data migration, testing or operational readiness activities

  Australian Citizenship is mandatory.

What you'll get in return

• Initial 12-month contract
• Potential extension options
• $602.55 per day + 12% super
• Multiple positions available
• Hybrid working environment
• 7.5-hour working days
• Locations available across:
  • Surry Hills, NSW
  • Penrith, NSW
  • Deakin, ACT
  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Adelaide, SA
  • Geelong, VIC
  • Richmond, VIC

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Tenzin at Tenzin.Thinlay@hays.com.au.

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