Principal Project Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Principal Project Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• 7 month contract
• Major QLD Government Department
• Attractive remuneration

About the company

This Queensland Government Department works towards building better, safer places for Queenslanders to live and work.

About the role

As the Principal Project Manager, you will use your experience with complex ICT network connectivity and infrastructure projects to manage project implementation and delivery, ensuring objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Initiate new projects and deliver high level communication and documentation to project sponsors and other key stakeholders ensuring they are briefed on projects objectives, milestones and progress
• Scope, plan and manage the delivery of high-profile ICT or business change project/s
• Recommend and establish project governance arrangements
• Monitor, manage and control project activities in accordance with agreed plans, including management of financial costs, risks and issues, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are taken to deliver the project on time and to budget
• Ensure the project aligns with the Costing, Pricing and Billing Program’s strategic objectives and current best practice
• Advise the Project Board of any deviations from the plan that may exceed tolerances and provide recommendations on actions to deal with these
• Manage stakeholder relationships including communicating, negotiating and influencing various stakeholders to meet project objectives and deadlines
• Maintain own professional development whilst contributing to a learning culture with the aim of achieving best practice project delivery through enhancing the capabilities of other project staff

Skills and experience

• Have successfully led complex ICT/ICT enabled, business change or financial management projects through to completion
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead a diverse project team
• Influence and negotiate with stakeholders and other teams to achieve results
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the project team and stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met
• Act as a coach and facilitate staff development
• Effectively communicate project requirements and outcomes, both in writing and verbally
• Certification in PRINCE2, Agile and/or other project management methodologies will be highly regarded

Culture and benefits

• Government Department
• Brisbane CBD location
• Attractive rates on offer

How to apply

For further information please contact Andrew Murray on 07 3232 2308 or Brodie McIntyre on 07 3232 2303, or email your Word resume to [email protected]