Program Manager - Government, based at the fringe of Brisbane CBD

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Detail information about job Program Manager - Government, based at the fringe of Brisbane CBD. Terms and conditions vacancy

A large Government client requires an experienced Program Manager for the delivery of a Digital Transformation Program. This is contract that will run up to the end of June 2019 with possible extension and it is based at the fringe of Brisbane CBD.

Responsibilities:

• Establish an agile Digital Transformation Program Office (e.g. consistent with the Scaled Agile Framework), including: lean governance; budget management; methods and tools; stakeholder management; reporting and; resourcing arrangements
• Develop and implement strategy for the program team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
• Lead the definition of projects required to optimally deliver the program-of-works
• Oversight the development and delivery of investment and budget-drawdown proposals
• Develop and monitor the program budget including expenditure and programs and prepare budget variation reports
• Responsible for program-level risk analysis and risk management
• Ensure planning, scheduling and prioritising of strategic initiatives is maximised for optimum delivery and performance
• Lead teams to successfully achieve planning, scheduling and project delivery for operational and strategic goals
• Procure and manage resource requirements for planning, scheduling and project delivery staff
• Participate in potential tender and grant application process including design, submission and review
• Report on program performance to the executive manager and governing bodies
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement
• Ensure relevant standards, process and regulations are upheld

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years Program Management experience in large Enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience of managing large and complex ICT programs of work
• Demonstrated experience in managing ICT change management for complex programs at an enterprise level
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders including: customers; subject matter experts, and; delivery teams; with the ability to manage blockers with distributed stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with external partners and vendors
• Demonstrated effectiveness in promoting a client-focused approach to the delivery and management of programs
• Experience in contract and financial management
• Solid leadership and a high level of emotional intelligence skills, with demonstrated ability to engage others, influence organisational culture, and provide direction
• Ability to identify opportunities for change and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including an ability to prepare high level reports to the Executive and external parties
• Lateral thinking skills with an ability to manage a multitude of complex tasks and projects simultaneously
• Project management methodology certification (especially Agile methods) with demonstrated experience working with an Agile approach to delivery
• Ability to oversee programs as part of a disruptive change management activities

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

For further information please contact Freda Kwok at Clicks IT Recruitment on (02) 9200 4404, quoting reference FK309393.